Absolute numbers of CD1c+ mDCs significantly decreased by 8 dpi (median: 4 cells/μL [range: 0.6–10.8]; P<0.01) and 12 dpi (median: 3.4 cells/μL [range: 1.2–6.4]; P<0.01) compared to pre-infection (median: 15.2 cells/μL [range: 11–30.6]). This evidence concerns the gene CD1C and infection.