Behavioral Manipulation of Ixodes scapularis by Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis: Implications for Tick-Borne Disease Transmission
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ABSTRACT:
INSTRUMENT(S):
ORGANISM(S): Ixodes Scapularis (black-legged Tick) (deer Tick) Ehrlichia Muris Mus Musculus (mouse)
TISSUE(S): Synganglion
SUBMITTER: 
Motoshi Suzuki
LAB HEAD: Tais Berelli Saito
PROVIDER: PXD060563 | Pride | 2025-05-21
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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