15-YEAR BORRELIA PREVALENCE AND SPECIES DISTRIBUTION MONITORING IN IXODES RICINUS/INOPINATUS POPULATIONS IN THE CITY OF HANOVER, GERMANY

15-year Borrelia prevalence and species distribution monitoring in Ixodes ricinus/inopinatus populations in the city of Hanover, Germany

Lyme borreliosis, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.) spirochaetes, is the most common tick-borne disease (TBD) in the Northern Hemisphere.Rising incidences indicate that its epidemiology may be affected by global changes.Therefore, the current study aimed to assess changes in tick infection rates with Borrelia starter bridge spp.over

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Explanation of the mechanisms of unsteady gas flow through the turbocharger seal system, including thermal and structural interactions

Gas flow in the seal system can be expected during the operation of a turbocharger and is associated with negative effects on the quality of the lubricant or turbocharger efficiency.Gas flow also affects particulate matter production due to lubricant entrainment in the compressor or turbine.The prediction of gas flow rates depends on many design pa

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Meat consumption: theory, practice and future prospects

This research reviewed human meat consumption and highlighted associated history, challenges and benefits.Selected literature for the manuscript was from relevant titles and reliable international sources.From early times of the mankind meat consumption and animal husbandry were inseparable parts of living, and with similar consequences as dramatic

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