Parasite Load and Site-Specific Parasite Pressure as Determinants of Immune Indices in Two Sympatric Rodent Species

Parasite Load and Site-Specific Parasite Pressure as Determinants of Immune Indices in Two Sympatric Rodent Species

Wildlife is exposed to parasites from the environment. This parasite pressure, which differs among areas, likely shapes the immunological strategies of animals. Individuals differ in the number of parasites they encounter and host, and this parasite load also influences the immune system. The relati...

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Main Authors: Tim R. Hofmeester, Esther J. Bügel, Bob Hendrikx, Miriam Maas, Frits F. J. Franssen, Hein Sprong, Kevin D. Matson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
rodents
ecological immunology
natural antibodies
haptoglobin
neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio
immune strategy
vector-borne pathogens
parasitology
zoonosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/12/1015

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