Transmission-Blocking Vaccines: Focus on Anti-Vector Vaccines against Tick-Borne Diseases

Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz). 2015 Jun;63(3):169-79. doi: 10.1007/s00005-014-0324-8. Epub 2014 Dec 12.

Abstract

Tick-borne diseases are a potential threat that account for significant morbidity and mortality in human population worldwide. Vaccines are not available to treat several of the tick-borne diseases. With the emergence and resurgence of several tick-borne diseases, emphasis on the development of transmission-blocking vaccines remains increasing. In this review, we provide a snap shot on some of the potential candidates for the development of anti-vector vaccines (a form of transmission-blocking vaccines) against wide range of hard and soft ticks that include Ixodes, Haemaphysalis, Dermacentor, Amblyomma, Rhipicephalus and Ornithodoros species.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Genetic Vectors
  • Humans
  • Tick-Borne Diseases / therapy*
  • Tick-Borne Diseases / transmission
  • Ticks*
  • Vaccines*

Substances

  • Vaccines