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First report of natural Wolbachia infection in wild Anopheles funestus population in Senegal
6 Nov 2018
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Until very recently, Anopheles were considered naturally unable to host Wolbachia, an intracellular bacterium regarded as a potential biological control tool. Their detection in field populations of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato, suggests that they may also be present in many more anopheline species than previously thought. RESULTS: Here, is reported the first discovery of natural Wolbachia infections...
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