Evidence of vector borne transmission of Salmonella enterica enterica serovar Gallinarum and fowl typhoid disease mediated by the poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae (De Geer, 1778)

Abstract Background The poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae (De Geer, 1778) is a major ectoparasite of poultry. Infestations are found in most laying hen farms in Europe, and breeder flocks have also been reported to be affected. Mite infestation has detrimental effects on animal welfare, it cause...

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Main Authors: Giulio Cocciolo, Elena Circella, Nicola Pugliese, Caterina Lupini, Giulia Mescolini, Elena Catelli, Monika Borchert-Stuhlträger, Hartmut Zoller, Emmanuel Thomas, Antonio Camarda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04393-8