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Genetic diversity of trypanosome species in tsetse flies (Glossina spp.) in Nigeria
14 Oct 2019
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BACKGROUND: Trypanosomes cause disease in humans and livestock in sub-Saharan Africa and rely on tsetse flies as their main insect vector. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa; however, only limited information about the occurrence and diversity of trypanosomes circulating in the country is available. METHODS: Tsetse flies were collected from five different locations in or adjacent to protected areas,...
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