How do tsetse recognise their hosts? The role of shape in the responses of tsetse (Glossina fuscipes and G. palpalis) to artificial hosts.

Palpalis-group tsetse, particularly the subspecies of Glossina palpalis and G. fuscipes, are the most important transmitters of human African trypanomiasis (HAT), transmitting >95% of cases. Traps and insecticide-treated targets are used to control tsetse but more cost-effective baits might be de...

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Main Authors: Inaki Tirados, Johan Esterhuizen, Jean Baptiste Rayaisse, Abdoulaye Diarrassouba, Dramane Kaba, Serge Mpiana, Glyn A Vale, Philippe Solano, Michael J Lehane, Stephen J Torr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-08-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3149008?pdf=render

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