Article
First report of filarial nematodes in the genus Onchocerca infecting black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Iran
4 Sept 2023
Abstract excerpt
Black flies are blood-sucking insects of public health importance, and they are effective vectors of pathogens and parasites, such as filarial nematodes of the genus Onchocerca. Our previous surveys have shown that individuals of Simulium turgaicum are annoying pests of humans and livestock in the Aras River Basin of Iran. In the present study, adult black flies of S. turgaicum were trapped from different...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
