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Genetic diversity of Cimex hemipterus and first report of Wolbachia supergroup T in Tehran, Iran: insights from COI and 16 S rRNA analysis.
Scientific reports - 6 Jun 2026
Moshavernia Sajjad, Shahabi Saeed, Paksa Azim
Abstract excerpt
Bed bugs of the species Cimex hemipterus have re-emerged globally as important urban pests, causing dermatological, allergic, and psychological impacts. Endosymbiotic bacteria such as Wolbachia play essential roles in arthropod biology, yet data from the Middle East remain scarce. This study aimed to provide the first molecular evidence of Wolbachia supergroup T in Iranian populations of C. hemipterus, using 16 S...
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