Fig 1.
The cellular infection cycle of O. tsutsugamushi.
Large inset shows a detailed view of the attachment and internalisation process. Small inset shows a schematic view of the cell envelope of O. tsutsugamushi. Red arrows indicate open questions and unknown pathways. LPS, lipopolysaccharide; ScaC, surface cell antigen C; TSA56, type surface antigen 56.