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3734989

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1986-9-17
pubmed:abstractText
The melanization response of Aedes aegypti black-eyed Liverpool strain (LVP) and Aedes trivittatus against intrathoracically inoculated Dirofilaria immitis microfilariae (mff) was assessed in mosquitoes less than 1, 14, 21, and 28 days after adult ecdysis. There was a significant decrease in the melanization response of A. aegypti 14 days of age and older at 1, 3, and 5 days postinoculation (PI) compared to less than 1-day-old mosquitoes. The response also was reduced significantly in 14- to 28-day-old A. trivittatus on days 1 and 3 PI. Although essentially 100% of recovered mff were melanized by day 5 PI in A. trivittatus, the amount of melanin deposited was much less than that seen in 0-day-old mosquitoes. Potential mechanisms responsible for a reduced immune competence in older mosquitoes and the possible relationship to vector potential are discussed.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0022-3395
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
72
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
212-5
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1986
pubmed:articleTitle
Defense reactions of mosquitoes to filarial worms: effect of host age on the immune response to Dirofilaria immitis microfilariae.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't