Clinical Trial: Acquired Tick Resistance in Naturally Exposed Participants
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition:
Tick Bites
Tick Resistance
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: The Uninfected Ixodes Scapularis Human Tick Challenge Model - Acquired Tick Resistance in Naturally Exposed Participants
Brief Summary:
Tick-borne diseases are increasing worldwide, and there are currently few effective ways to prevent them. One promising new strategy is to develop a vaccine that targets the tick itself ("anti-tick vaccine") to block the transmission of multiple pathogens. Some animals naturally develop resistance to ticks after repeated tick bites. There are indications that a similar form of acquired tick resistance (ATR) may also occur in humans who have been heavily exposed to ticks. This study investigates whether humans can…
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