Flea index predicts plague epizootics among great gerbils (Rhombomys opimus) in the Junggar Basin China plague focus

Flea index predicts plague epizootics among great gerbils (Rhombomys opimus) in the Junggar Basin China plague focus

Abstract Background The Junggar Basin plague focus was the most recently identified natural plague focus in China. Through extensive field investigations, great gerbils (Rhombomys opimus) have been confirmed as the main host in this focus, and the community structure of their parasitic fleas is asso...

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Main Authors: Wenting Mou, Bo Li, Xiaojun Wang, Ying Wang, Peihua Liao, Xiaobing Zhang, Youjun Gui, Guliayi Baokaixi, Yongjun Luo, Mukedaisi Aihemaijiang, Qiguo Wang, Feng Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Great gerbils
Flea index
Plague epizootic
Junggar Basin plague focus
Prediction
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05330-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05330-7

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