Vectors and transmission dynamics for <it>Setaria tundra </it>(Filarioidea; Onchocercidae), a parasite of reindeer in Finland

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent studies have revealed expansion by an array of Filarioid nematodes' into the northern boreal region of Finland. The vector-borne nematode, <it>Setaria tundra</it>, caused a serious disease outbreak in the Finn...

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Main Authors: Kuusela Jussi, Kortet Raine, Solismaa Milla, Laaksonen Sauli, Oksanen Antti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/2/1/3