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Research on animal-borne parasites and pathogens helps prevent human disease

Authors

Robert S. Lane
John R. Anderson

Authors Affiliations

R.S. Lane is Professor, Division of Insect Biology, UC Berkeley; R.S. Lane is Professor and J.R. Anderson is Professor Emeritus, Division of Insect Biology, UC Berkeley.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 55(6):13-18. DOI:10.3733/ca.v055n06p13. November 2001.

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Abstract

A large body of basic and applied research conducted at the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center (HREC) has focused on micro- or macroparasites that infest humans, domestic animals and wildlife, including viruses, bacteria, protozoans, helminths and blood-sucking arthropods. Approximately 17 microorganisms detected at the HREC are transmitted by ticks, and of these, at least five cause zoonotic diseases — animal-borne diseases that can be transmitted to people. Scientists working at the HREC identified the basic transmission cycle of the Lyme disease spirochete in the far-western United States. This information now is being used to develop and implement risk-assessment and preventive strategies.

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Lane R, Anderson J. 2001. Research on animal-borne parasites and pathogens helps prevent human disease. Hilgardia 55(6):13-18. DOI:10.3733/ca.v055n06p13
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