Publications by authors named "Tais Berelli Saito"
J Infect Dis
September 2015
Article Synopsis
- Ehrlichioses are tick-borne diseases gaining attention worldwide, and this study aimed to create a natural infection model using a human pathogen called Ehrlichia muris-like agent (EMLA).
- Researchers fed Ixodes scapularis larvae on EMLA-infected mice, resulting in high infection rates in nymphs that later infested naive animals.
- The study found that while most animals developed infections, with some fatalities, the tick transmission model led to stronger immune responses than traditional needle inoculation methods, marking a significant advancement in understanding these diseases.
J Infect Dis
February 2015
Article Synopsis
- Researchers developed a mouse model for studying ehrlichiosis using the human pathogen Ehrlichia muris-like agent (EMLA) to better understand this tick-borne disease.*
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- Three strains of mice were infected with EMLA via different methods, revealing that infection severity varied based on the route and dose, with effects similar to human infections.*
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- The new EMLA mouse model shows promise for investigating disease mechanisms, immune responses, and transmission of ehrlichiosis.*
