| 摘要 |
The present invention is based on the finding that specific antigens derived from Dermanyssus gallinae (D. gallinae: poultry red mite) can be used to raise immune responses in avian species, prone or susceptible to, infection or infestation with/by the same. The immune response raised is protective and may prevent or facilitate the clearance or eradication of a D. gallinae infection/infestation, in or from, an avian host. Furthermore, given the significant health problems associated with D. gallinae infections/infestations, the present invention may not only be used to reduce populations of D. gallinae infection/infestation in avian hosts, but it may also be used as a means of indirectly addressing the numerous secondary diseases and/or conditions associated with D. gallinae infections/infestations. |
