Modelling the spatial distribution of aquatic insects (Order Hemiptera) potentially involved in the transmission of Mycobacterium ulcerans in Africa

Modelling the spatial distribution of aquatic insects (Order Hemiptera) potentially involved in the transmission of Mycobacterium ulcerans in Africa

Abstract Background Biting aquatic insects belonging to the order Hemiptera have been suggested as potential vectors of Mycobacterium ulcerans in endemic areas for Buruli ulcer (BU). If this is the case, these insects would be expected to co-exist with M. ulcerans in the same geographical areas. Her...

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Main Authors: Jorge Cano, Antonio Rodríguez, Hope Simpson, Earnest N. Tabah, Jose F. Gómez, Rachel L. Pullan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Aquatic insects
Order Hemiptera
Mycobacterium ulcerans
Buruli ulcer
ENFA
Ecological niche modelling
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3066-3

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