Genetic characterization and molecular identification of the bloodmeal sources of the potential bluetongue vector <it>Culicoides obsoletus</it> in the Canary Islands, Spain

Genetic characterization and molecular identification of the bloodmeal sources of the potential bluetongue vector <it>Culicoides obsoletus</it> in the Canary Islands, Spain

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Culicoides</it> (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) biting midges are vectors for a diversity of pathogens including bluetongue virus (BTV) that generate important economic losses. BTV has expanded its range in recent decades,...

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Main Authors: Martínez-de la Puente Josué, Martínez Javier, Ferraguti Martina, Morales-de la Nuez Antonio, Castro Noemí, Figuerola Jordi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Bluetongue virus
Bloodmeal
<it>Culicoides</it>
Goats
Schmallenberg virus
Sheep
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/147

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