Unpacking the intricacies of Rickettsia-vector interactions.
Trends Parasitol
; 37(8): 734-746, 2021 08.
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| ID: mdl-34162522
ABSTRACT
Although Rickettsia species are molecularly detected among a wide range of arthropods, vector competence becomes an imperative aspect of understanding the ecoepidemiology of these vector-borne diseases. The synergy between vector homeostasis and rickettsial invasion, replication, and release initiated within hours (insects) and days (ticks) permits successful transmission of rickettsiae. Uncovering the molecular interplay between rickettsiae and their vectors necessitates examining the multifaceted nature of rickettsial virulence and vector infection tolerance. Here, we highlight the biological differences between tick- and insect-borne rickettsiae and the factors facilitating the incidence of rickettsioses. Untangling the complex relationship between rickettsial genetics, vector biology, and microbial interactions is crucial in understanding the intricate association between rickettsiae and their vectors.
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Vetores Artrópodes
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Rickettsia
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Interações Hospedeiro-Patógeno
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Animals
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En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article