Genetic structure and gene flow of the flea Xenopsylla cheopis in Madagascar and Mayotte

Genetic structure and gene flow of the flea Xenopsylla cheopis in Madagascar and Mayotte

Abstract Background The flea Xenopsylla cheopis (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae) is a vector of plague. Despite this insect’s medical importance, especially in Madagascar where plague is endemic, little is known about the organization of its natural populations. We undertook population genetic analyses (i)...

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Main Authors: Mireille Harimalala, Sandra Telfer, Hélène Delatte, Phillip C. Watts, Adélaïde Miarinjara, Tojo Rindra Ramihangihajason, Soanandrasana Rahelinirina, Minoarisoa Rajerison, Sébastien Boyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Madagascar
Mayotte
Xenopsylla cheopis
Microsatellites
Genetic structure
Gene flow
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2290-6

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