Microorganisms in the ticks Amblyomma dissimile Koch 1844 and Amblyomma rotundatum Koch 1844 collected from snakes in Brazil
The objective of this study was to investigate tick infestations on snakes (Reptilia: Squamata: Serpentes) arriving at the serpentarium at the Institute Vital Brazil, Rio de Janeiro. Some of the identified ticks were individually tested for the presence of bacteria of the generaRickettsia (Rickettsiales: Rickettsiaceae),Borrelia (Spirochaetales: Spirochaetaceae),Coxiella (Legionellales: Coxiellaceae),Bartonella (Rhizobiales: Bartonellaceae),Ehrlichia (Rickettsiales: Anaplasmataceae),Anaplasma (Rickettsiales: Anaplasmataceae), and Apicomplexa protozoa of the generaBabesia (Piroplasmida: Babesiidae) andHepatozoon (Eucoccidio...
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - November 28, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: M. Ogrzewalska,
C. Machado,
T. Rozental,
D. Forneas,
L. E. Cunha,
E. R. S. de Lemos Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Comparative morphology of the deer ked Lipoptena fortisetosa first recorded from Italy
This study includes a morphological comparative description ofL. cervi andL. fortisetosa, emphasizing the peculiar differences between the two species to facilitate their accurate identification. The most pertinent morphological differences between the two species are highlighted, such as the external features of the antennae, distribution of bristles, and different features in the external genitalia. In both species, scanning electron microscopy of mouthparts revealed strong adaptive convergence in the feeding apparatus. Modified palps and a very thin proboscis are described in relation to feeding behaviour. (Source: Medi...
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - November 26, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: A. Andreani,
P. Sacchetti,
A. Belcari Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Mosquito bloodmeal preferences in two zoological gardens in Germany
The analysis of bloodmeals in mosquitoes collected in two zoological gardens in Germany revealed 56 host species, mainly representing mammals of the zoo animal population.
These results indicate opportunistic feeding patterns with low host ‐specificity in the analysed mosquitoes.
According to their bloodmeals, mosquitoes could be grouped into ‘amphibian‐’, ‘non‐human mammal‐’ and ‘non‐human mammal and human‐’ feeding species. AbstractBecause they provide a high density and diversity of vertebrate species, small water pools and shaded environments, zoological gardens offer ideal living conditions for...
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - November 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: E. C. Heym,
H. Kampen,
M. Sch äfer,
D. Walther Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A review and illustrated description of Musca crassirostris, one of the most neglected haematophagous livestock flies
Musca crassirostris belongs to a group of true obligate blood feeders that are highly prolific and abundant around cattle.
Its mentum is a boat ‐shaped, black, shiny mass of chitin, and its labella harbours rasping prestomal teeth that are greatly increased in size and strength compared with those in otherMusca spp.
Based on captures in haematophagous insect traps in a livestock area, the abundance ofM. crassirostris appears to be four and 45 times greater than abundances of stomoxyines and tabanids, respectively. AbstractTabanids, stomoxyine flies, hippoboscids and tsetse flies are the most well ‐known brachyceran bit...
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - November 21, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: M. Desquesnes,
S. Onju,
P. Chalermwong,
S. Jittapalapong,
R. Masmeatathip Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Longitudinal monitoring of anti ‐saliva antibodies as markers of repellent efficacy against Phlebotomus perniciosus and Phlebotomus papatasi in dogs
Dogs naturally exposed toLeishmania vectors, the sandfliesPhlebotomus perniciosus andPhlebotomus papatasi, and treated preventively with sandfly repellents developed antibodies against the insects' salivary proteins.
Anti ‐P. perniciosus and ‐P. papatasi saliva antibody concentrations were low, which suggests the repellent limited sandfly bites and is useful in canine leishmaniasis control.
Longitudinal monitoring of anti ‐saliva antibodies is a good method of marking insect repellent efficacy againstP. perniciosus andP. papatasi in dogs. AbstractA 2 ‐year longitudinal study of enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (...
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - November 18, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: J. Risue ño,
T. Spitzová,
L. J. Bernal,
C. Muñoz,
M. C. López,
M. C. Thomas,
J. J. Infante,
P. Volf,
E. Berriatua Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Evaluating perceptions of risk in mosquito experts and identifying undocumented pathways for the introduction of invasive mosquito species into Europe
This study shows that there were no pathways unknown to European experts that could lead to cryptic introductions into the experts' countries. Furthermore, the findings demonstrated that th e perceived efficacy of surveillance and control is key to overcoming the constraints experienced and to supporting the implementation of actions against introductions. (Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology)
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - November 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: A. Iba ñez‐Justicia,
P. M. Poortvliet,
C. J. M. Koenraadt Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Contents
Medical and Veterinary Entomology,Volume 32, Issue 4, Page 520-523, December 2018. (Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology)
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - November 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Issue Information
Medical and Veterinary Entomology,Volume 32, Issue 4, Page O1-O3, December 2018. (Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology)
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - November 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Referees
Medical and Veterinary Entomology,Volume 32, Issue 4, Page 519-519, December 2018. (Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology)
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Keyword index
Medical and Veterinary Entomology,Volume 32, Issue 4, Page 517-518, December 2018. (Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology)
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Author index
Medical and Veterinary Entomology,Volume 32, Issue 4, Page 515-516, December 2018. (Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology)
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - November 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Fleas from domestic dogs and rodents in Rwanda carry Rickettsia asembonensis and Bartonella tribocorum
Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView. (Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology)
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - November 3, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: J. Nziza,
J. C. Tumushime,
M. Cranfield,
A. E. Ntwari,
D. Modr ý,
A. Mudakikwa,
K. Gilardi,
J. Šlapeta Source Type: research
A comparison of mosquito densities, weather and infection rates of Aedes aegypti during the first epidemics of Chikungunya (2014) and Zika (2016) in areas with and without vector control in Puerto Rico
Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView. (Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology)
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - September 18, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: R.
Barrera
,
M.
Amador
,
V.
Acevedo
,
M.
Beltran
,
J. L.
Mu ñoz Source Type: research
Spatiotemporal dynamics of Lutzomyia longipalpis and macro ‐habitat characterization using satellite images in a leishmaniasis‐endemic city in Argentina
Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView. (Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology)
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - September 10, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: P. E.
Berrozpe
,
D.
Lamattina
,
M. S.
Santini
,
A. V.
Araujo
,
S. E.
Torrusio
,
O. D.
Salom ón Source Type: research
Has the red sheep tick, Haemaphysalis punctata, recently expanded its range in England?
Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView. (Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology)
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - September 8, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: J. M.
Medlock
,
K. M.
Hansford
,
A. G. C.
Vaux
,
B.
Cull
,
M. E.
Pietzsch
,
E. L.
Gillingham
,
N.
Johnson
,
L. P.
Phipps Source Type: research
