Identification of a new vector species of avian haemoproteids, with a description of methodology for the determination of natural vectors of haemosporidian parasites

Identification of a new vector species of avian haemoproteids, with a description of methodology for the determination of natural vectors of haemosporidian parasites

Abstract Background Haemosporidian parasites are transmitted by dipteran blood-sucking insects but certain vectors remain unidentified for the great majority of described species. Sensitive PCR-based methods are often used for the detection of haemosporidian infection in wild-caught insects. However...

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Main Authors: Rasa Bernotienė, Rita Žiegytė, Gabrielė Vaitkutė, Gediminas Valkiūnas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Vectors
Haemoproteus
Culicoides
Sporozoites
PCR
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3559-8

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