Vector-Borne Pathogens with Veterinary and Public Health Significance in <i>Melophagus ovinus</i> (Sheep Ked) from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

<i>Melophagus ovinus </i>(sheep ked) is a hematophagous ectoparasite that mainly parasitizes sheep. In addition to causing inflammation, wool loss, and skin damage to the animal hosts,<i> M. ovinus</i> also serves as a vector for a variety of pathogens and is highly likely to...

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Main Authors: Qing-Xun Zhang, Ye Wang, Ying Li, Shu-Yi Han, Bo Wang, Guo-Hui Yuan, Pei-Yang Zhang, Zi-Wen Yang, Shuang-Ling Wang, Ji-Yong Chen, Hai-Shun Zhong, Xue-Qing Han, Hong-Xuan He
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/2/249