High Frequency of (Kinetoplastida: Trypanosomatidae) Type Among (Diptera: Glossinidae) in a Historic Trypanosoma Foci in North-Eastern Gabon: Preliminary Study

This study illustrates the diversity of Trypanosoma species infecting the tsetse flies in the INP. The simultaneous occurrence of Trypanosoma and tsetse from the palpalis group may suggest that the reservoirs of African animal trypanosomiasis should be carefully monitored in this area.

Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - June 29, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: Mbang Nguema, O. A., Mawili-Mboumba, D. P., Chouaibou, M., Mavoungou, J., MBatchi, B., Bouyou Akotet, M. K. Tags: Vector-Borne Diseases, Surveillance, Prevention Source Type: research