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A Capsule-Based Model for Immature Hard Tick Stages Infestation on Laboratory Mice

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July 9th, 2020

July 9th, 2020

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0:04

Introduction

1:03

Preparation of the Capsule

1:56

Capsule Attachment to the Mouse

3:15

Tick Infestation

4:20

Collection of Ticks

5:14

Results: Engorgement Success and Feeding Duration of Ixodes ricinus Nymphs on Mice

6:15

Conclusion

Transkript

Our technique is suitable for various types of experiments but our mouse model is required for feeding ticks and is necessary to keep the ticks in enclosed area for easy collection and monitoring. The benefit of this simple method is it efficiency

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In this study, a feeding system for nymphal and larval stages of hard tick was developed using a capsule attached to laboratory mouse. The feeding capsule is made from flexible materials and remains firmly attached to the mouse for at least one week and allows comfortable monitoring of tick feeding.

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