Identification and molecular characterization of Wolbachia strains in natural populations of Aedes albopictus in China
Abstract Background Aedes albopictus is naturally infected with Wolbachia spp., maternally transmitted bacteria that influence the reproduction of hosts. However, little is known regarding the prevalence of infection, multiple infection status, and the relationship between Wolbachia density and deng...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-3899-4 |