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Molecular characterization and genetic diversity of Wolbachia endosymbionts in bed bugs (Hemiptera; Cimicidae) collected in Paris.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2023
Chebbah Dahlia, Hamarsheh Omar, Sereno Denis, Elissa Nohal, Brun Sophie, Jan Julie, Izri Arezki, Akhoundi Mohammad
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PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the genetic diversity of Wolbachia in field-caught bed bug species in Paris areas. METHODS: The bed bug specimens were captured from various infested localities in Paris and surrounding cities. They belonged to diverse life stages, including egg, nymph, and adult. They were then identified using morphological and molecular approaches. Furthermore, Wolbachia was detected,...
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