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What is transovarial transmission?

Transovarial transmission is passage of an organism from an infected female tick into some of her eggs and offspring.

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Short answer

Transovarial transmission is passage of an organism from an infected female tick into some of her eggs and offspring.

At a glance

Transovarial transmission is passage of an organism from an infected female tick into some of her eggs and offspring. The term has a precise biological meaning and should be interpreted in context. Closely related concepts may be defined differently in surveillance, laboratory and clinical documents.

Key takeaways

• Transovarial transmission is passage of an organism from an infected female tick into some of her eggs and offspring.

• The term has a precise biological meaning and should be interpreted in context. Closely related concepts may be defined differently in surveillance, laboratory and clinical documents.

• Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.

Direct answer

Transovarial transmission is passage of an organism from an infected female tick into some of her eggs and offspring.

Put it in context

The term has a precise biological meaning and should be interpreted in context. Closely related concepts may be defined differently in surveillance, laboratory and clinical documents.

What to do with this information

Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.