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Population dynamics of multiple symbionts in the hard tick, Dermacentor silvarumOlenev (Acari: Ixodidae)

Authors :
Liu, Limeng
Li, Lingxia
Liu, Jiannan
Yu, Zhijun
Yang, Xiaohong
Liu, Jingze
Source :
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases; February 2016, Vol. 7 Issue: 1 p188-192, 5p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Previously, we reported that Coxiella-like, Rickettsia-like and Arsenophonus-like symbionts could simultaneously coexist in Dermacentor silvarum. In this study, we examined their burdens and population dynamics in a single host during the host life cycle using quantitative PCR. Our results showed that multiple symbionts exhibited different abundances and varying trends in the tick host. Coxiella-like and Rickettsia-like symbionts were found at high densities in large quantities that fluctuated with time. This may coincide with oogenesis and mating of the host. Our findings provide insight into symbiont–tick interactions that lay the foundation for future studies.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1877959x
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs37011231
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2015.10.002