Molecular characterization of Wolbachia infection in bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) collected from several localities in France

Wolbachia symbionts are maternally inherited intracellular bacteria that have been detected in numerous insects including bed bugs. The objective of this study, the first epidemiological study in Europe, was to screen Wolbachia infection among Cimex lectularius collected in the field, using PCR targ...

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Main Authors: Akhoundi Mohammad, Cannet Arnaud, Loubatier Céline, Berenger Jean-Michel, Izri Arezki, Marty Pierre, Delaunay Pascal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2016-01-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2016031