Problems in the study and prophylaxis of mixed infections transmitted by ixodid ticks.
The spread of mixed infections with natural focality transmitted by ixodid ticks is a normal phenomenon attributable to trends in the relationships of different pathogens in the vector organism and ecosystem as a whole. Any disease developing as a result of tick bite should be regarded as a potentially mixed infection. Clinically, tick-borne mixed infections proceed more severely than the corresponding diseases caused by a single agent. The residual course of the disease may sometimes be accounted for by the persistence of two or even several pathogens. This implies the necessity of a comprehensive approach to the study, diagnosis, treatment, management and prophylaxis of infections belonging to this group.
Korenberg
Edward I
EI
Gamaleya Research Institute for Epidemiology and Microbiology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow, Russia. focus@edkor.msk.ru
D000818:Animals; D001898:Borrelia / Q000254:growth & development*; D017753:Ecosystem; D004669:Encephalitis Viruses, Tick-Borne / Q000254:growth & development*; D004675:Encephalitis, Tick-Borne / Q000382:microbiology / Q000635:transmission / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D018884:Ixodes / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000821:virology*; D008193:Lyme Disease / Q000382:microbiology / Q000635:transmission / Q000821:virology; D013984:Tick Infestations / Q000382:microbiology / Q000821:virology; D017282:Tick-Borne Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000635:transmission / Q000821:virology*