Detection of Wolbachia and different trypanosome species in Glossina palpalis palpalis populations from three sleeping sickness foci of southern Cameroon

Abstract Background African trypanosomiases are caused by trypanosomes that are cyclically transmitted by tsetse. Investigations aiming to generate knowledge on the bacterial fauna of tsetse have revealed distinct symbiotic microorganisms. Furthermore, studies addressing the tripartite association b...

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Main Authors: Sartrien Tagueu Kanté, Trésor Melachio, Elvis Ofon, Flobert Njiokou, Gustave Simo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3229-2