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Babesia microti  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A species of protozoa infecting humans via the intermediate tick vector IXODES scapularis. The other hosts are the mouse PEROMYSCUS leucopus and meadow vole MICROTUS pennsylvanicus, which are fed on by the tick. Other primates can be experimentally infected with Babesia microti.

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Entry terms

  • txid5868

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DB558PHQ-4

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