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Possible impact of tick microbiome on pathogen transmission. Tick microbiome may affect pathogen transmission either directly via nutrient competition or induced/reduced immunity, or indirectly by affecting tick populations (viability, reproduction) or fitness (affecting host-seeking success). MG, midgut; SG, salivary gland; OV, ovaries.
