Skin and Arthropod Vectors

Skin and Arthropod Vectors discusses immunity during the transmission of arthropod-borne diseases. Recent research on skin immunity and the skin microbiome reveals the complexity of the skin and its importance in the development of immunity against arthropod-borne diseases. In such diseases, the skin interface has been shown as an essential site for pathogens to hide from the immune system (such as with malaria, borrelia, leishmania, trypanosome, etc.). and as a potential site of persistence. This work helps researchers develop more efficient diagnostic tools and vaccines, and gives scientists and students a better understanding of why humans and animals are attractive to arthropods.

• Offers the only compilation of research focusing on both the skin interface and arthropod vectors, with contributions from international experts
• Advances research in the effort toward generating more effective diagnostic tools and vaccines
• Serves as supplemental material for dermatology lectures or specialized lectures on medical entomology and skin immunity