Mechanical transmission of pathogenic organisms: the role of cockroaches

Mechanical transmission of pathogenic organisms: the role of cockroaches

Background & objectives: Cockroaches (Diploptera punctata) are basically tropical insects and willdo their best to find a home that is both warm and moist. Their involvement in the transmission oftropical diseases is poorly investigated in Africa.Methods: A study on the bacterial, fungal and par...

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Main Author: Y.M. Tatfeng, M.U. Usuanlele, A. Orukpe, A.K. Digban, M. Okodua,F. Oviasogie & A.A. Turay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2005-12-01
Series:Journal of Vector Borne Diseases
Subjects:
Cockroaches
infestation
Nigeria
parasite count
pathogens
Online Access:http://www.mrcindia.org/journal/issues/424129.PDF

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