Infectivity of Anaplasma marginale after ingestion by potential insect vectors

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1977
Authors:R. H. Roberts, Love J. N.
Journal:American Journal of Veterinary Research
Volume:38
Pagination:1629-1630
Date Published:1977
Keywords:Anaplasma, Disease, Tabanidae, USA
Abstract:

Anaplasma marginale-infected erythrocytes retained viability and infectivity for at least 3 days after ingestion by Hippelates pusio Loew and up to 2 days after ingestion by species of Tabanidae. The organism does not appear to have a developmental sequence in the insect vector.

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