ISSN:
1572-9702
Keywords:
Microsporidiae
;
Nosema
;
Dermacentor
;
ticks
;
Hungary
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Nosema slovaca (Microsporidiae) was isolated from a maleDermacentor reticulatus tick collected in the Mélykút locality, Bács-Kiskun province, Hungary. This parasitic protozoan caused an acute infection in partly engorgedD. reticulatus females when inoculated intracoelomically resulting in death of the ticks within 5–15 days post-infection. This strain ofNosema can be maintained in the laboratory by passaging between partly engorgedD. reticulatus females and is currently being studied for its potential as a biological control agent of ixodid ticks.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00051477
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