Development of a cDNA microarray for the measurement of gene expression in the sheep scab mite <it>Psoroptes ovis</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sheep scab is caused by the ectoparasitic mite <it>Psoroptes ovis </it>which initiates a profound cutaneous inflammatory response, leading to the development of the skin lesions which are characteristic of the disease. Ex...

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Main Authors: Burgess Stewart TG, Downing Alison, Watkins Craig A, Marr Edward J, Nisbet Alasdair J, Kenyon Fiona, McNair Carol, Huntley John F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/30