Local investigation into the role of Culicoides species diversity (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in recurrent horse dermatitis cases in southwest France
Abstract Background Insect bite hypersensitivity in horses (“sweet itch”) is a common pruritic, chronic, seasonal, and recurrent dermatitis affecting approximately 10% of horses in France and is a major concern for the horse industry and private owners. This dermatitis results from an allergic react...
| Published in: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-03-01
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06694-2 |