A human-associated Spiroplasma ixodetis lineage responsible for infantile cataracts and adult febrile illness

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Authors: Marie Buysse, Matthew J. Ballinger, Marjorie Bruley, Julien Amoros, Justine Grillet, Navid Farassat, Annerose Serr, Wolf A. Lagrèze, Christine Wennerås, Anna Grankvist, Thomas Schön, Jonas Berglund
+3 more Lesley Bell-Sakyi, Hein Sprong, Olivier Duron
DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.115233
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Abstract

, while retaining conserved effector genes typical of endosymbionts, suggesting the preservation of ancestral symbiotic traits alongside newly acquired molecular adaptations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Fungal Infections and Studies Vector-borne infectious diseases Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies

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Journal / source
iScience
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
29
Issue
4
Pages
115233–115233
Publication date
7 March 2026
Language
EN