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Spatio-temporal genetic variation of the biting midge vector species Culicoides imicola (Ceratopogonidae) Kieffer in France.
Parasites & vectors - 11 Mar 2016
Jacquet Stéphanie, Huber Karine, Guis Hélène, Setier-Rio Marie-Laure, Goffredo Maria, Allène Xavier, Rakotoarivony Ignace, Chevillon Christine, Bouyer Jérémy, Baldet Thierry, Balenghien Thomas, Garros Claire
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BACKGROUND: Introduction of vector species into new areas represents a main driver for the emergence and worldwide spread of vector-borne diseases. This poses a substantial threat to livestock economies and public health. Culicoides imicola Kieffer, a major vector species of economically important animal viruses, is described with an apparent range expansion in Europe where it has been recorded in south-eastern...
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