Reduced variation in Wolbachia density of larval stages in comparison with adults of Onchocerca volvulus: implications for clinical outcome of infection?
Samuel Armoo, Stephen R. Doyle, Shannon M. Hedtke, Gilles A Adjami, Daniel Adjei Boakye, Annette C. Kuesel, Mike Yaw Osei-Atweneboana, Warwick N. Grant
The paper estimates Wolbachia density in different life stages of Onchocerca volvulus and finds lower variation in microfilariae and vector stages compared to adults.
bioRxiv · Oct 31, 2018 · PreprintMolecular Biology