RNA Interference in Ticks

Ticks are obligate hematophagous ectoparasites of wild and domestic animals and humans, and are considered to be second worldwide to mosquitoes as vectors of human diseases1 and the most important vectors affecting cattle industry worldwide2. Ticks are classified in the subclass Acari, order Parasit...

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Published in:Journal of Visualized Experiments
Main Authors: Kocan, Katherine M., Blouin, Edmour, de la Fuente, José
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: MyJove Corporation 2011
Subjects:
Infectious Disease
Arctic
Online Access:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3182641
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21304465
https://doi.org/10.3791/2474
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Summary:Ticks are obligate hematophagous ectoparasites of wild and domestic animals and humans, and are considered to be second worldwide to mosquitoes as vectors of human diseases1 and the most important vectors affecting cattle industry worldwide2. Ticks are classified in the subclass Acari, order Parasitiformes, suborder Ixodida and are distributed worldwide from Arctic to tropical regions3. Despite efforts to control tick infestations, these ectoparasites remain a serious problem for human and animal health4,5.

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