An update on the distribution of Glossina (tsetse flies) at the wildlife-human-livestock interface of Akagera National Park, Rwanda

An update on the distribution of Glossina (tsetse flies) at the wildlife-human-livestock interface of Akagera National Park, Rwanda

Abstract Background Glossina (tsetse flies) biologically transmit trypanosomes that infect both humans and animals. Knowledge of their distribution patterns is a key element to better understand the transmission dynamics of trypanosomosis. Tsetse distribution in Rwanda has not been well enough docum...

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Main Authors: Richard S. Gashururu, Samuel M. Githigia, Methode N. Gasana, Richard Habimana, Ndichu Maingi, Giuliano Cecchi, Massimo Paone, Weining Zhao, Daniel K. Masiga, James Gashumba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Glossina
Distribution
Trypanosomosis
Wildlife-human-livestock interface
Akagera NP
Rwanda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04786-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04786-3

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