Molecular detection of Dirofilaria spp. and host blood-meal identification in the Simulium turgaicum complex (Diptera: Simuliidae) in the Aras River Basin, northwestern Iran

Molecular detection of Dirofilaria spp. and host blood-meal identification in the Simulium turgaicum complex (Diptera: Simuliidae) in the Aras River Basin, northwestern Iran

Abstract Background Blackflies (Diptera: Simuliidae) are known as effective vectors of human and animal pathogens, worldwide. We have already indicated that some individuals in the Simulium turgaicum complex are annoying pests of humans and livestock in the Aras River Basin, Iran. However, there is...

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Main Authors: Fariba Khanzadeh, Samad Khaghaninia, Naseh Maleki-Ravasan, Mona Koosha, Mohammad Ali Oshaghi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Simulium turgaicum complex
Vector incrimination
Dirofilaria immitis
D. repens
Blood meal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04432-4

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