Transovarial transmission of pathogenic protozoa and rickettsial organisms in ticks

Transovarial transmission (TOT) is an efficient vertical transmission of pathogens that is observed in many arthropod vectors. This method seems to be an evolutionarily unique development observed only in Babesia sensu stricto (clade VI) and Rickettsia spp., whereas transstadial transmission is the...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ravindran, Reghu, Hembram, Prabodh Kumar, Kumar, Gatchanda Shravan, Kumar, Karapparambu Gopalan Ajith, Deepa, Chundayil Kalarickal, Varghese, Anju
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2023
Materias:
Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9936132/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36797442
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00436-023-07792-9
Descripción
Sumario:Transovarial transmission (TOT) is an efficient vertical transmission of pathogens that is observed in many arthropod vectors. This method seems to be an evolutionarily unique development observed only in Babesia sensu stricto (clade VI) and Rickettsia spp., whereas transstadial transmission is the common/default way of transmission. Transovarial transmission does not necessarily contribute to the amplification of tick-borne pathogens but does contribute to the maintenance of disease in the environment. This review aims to provide an updated summary of previous reports on TOT of tick-borne pathogens.

Ejemplares similares