Biting midges (Ceratopogonidae) as vectors of avian trypanosomes

Abstract Background Although avian trypanosomes are widespread parasites, the knowledge of their vectors is still incomplete. Despite biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) are considered as potential vectors of avian trypanosomes, their role in transmission has not been satisfactorily elucidated....

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Main Authors: Milena Svobodová, Olga V. Dolnik, Ivan Čepička, Jana Rádrová
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2158-9