Reinfection of vervet monkeys (Cercopithecus aethiops) with Borrelia hermsii.
Two of 4 untreated vervet monkeys infected with Borrelia hermsii survived and were resistant to reinfection for at least 1 year. Seven of 9 vervets receiving tetracycline could be reinfected after 12 to 36 weeks. Immobilizine could be demonstrated for a shorter time in treated than in untreated vervets.
D000818:Animals; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis; D001899:Borrelia Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary; D002521:Cercopithecus / Q000276:immunology*; D002522:Chlorocebus aethiops / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D000882:Haplorhini; D008297:Male; D008992:Monkey Diseases / Q000276:immunology*; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013997:Time Factors
D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial; C001443:Immobilizine; D013752:Tetracycline