Experimental feeding of Sergentomyia minuta on reptiles and mammals: comparison with Phlebotomus papatasi
Abstract Background Sergentomyia minuta (Diptera: Phlebotominae) is an abundant sand fly species in the Mediterranean basin and a proven vector of reptile parasite Leishmania (Sauroleishmania) tarentolae. Although it feeds preferentially on reptiles, blood meal analyses and detection of Leishmania (...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-04-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05758-5 |