Low natural levels of Nosema ceranae in Apis mellifera queens.
J Invertebr Pathol
; 110(3): 408-10, 2012 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Queens are the primary female reproductive individuals in honey bee colonies and, while they are generally free from Nosema ceranae infection, they are nevertheless susceptible. We sought to determine whether queens are naturally infected by N. ceranae, as these infections could be a factor in the rapid spread of this parasite. Queens were analyzed using real-time PCR and included larval queens, newly emerged, and older mated queens. Overall, we found that all tissues we examined were infected with N. ceranae at low levels but no samples were infected with Nosema apis. The infection of the ovaries and spermatheca suggests the possibility of vertical transmission of N. ceranae.
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Asunto principal:
Abejas
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Microsporidiosis
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Transmisión Vertical de Enfermedad Infecciosa
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Vittaforma
Límite:
Animals
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En
Revista:
J Invertebr Pathol
Año:
2012
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos