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First report of Anaplasma ovis in pupal and adult Melophagus ovinus (sheep ked) collected in South Xinjiang, China.
Parasites & vectors - 19 Apr 2018
Zhao Li, He Bo, Li Kai-Rui, Li Fei, Zhang Lu-Yao, Li Xian-Qiang, Liu Yong-Hong
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BACKGROUND: Melophagus ovinus (sheep ked) is a blood-feeding ectoparasite that belongs to the family Hippoboscidae (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea) and mainly parasitizes sheep. The life-cycle of M. ovinus consists of three stages: larva, pupa and adult. It has a worldwide distribution and has been found in four provinces of China, especially South Xinjiang. In addition to causing direct damage to animal hosts, M....
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