Seasonal variation of tsetse fly species abundance and prevalence of trypanosomes in the Maasai Steppe, Tanzania

In conclusion, we find that trypanosome prevalence is dependent on fly availability, and temperature drives both tsetse fly relative abundance and trypanosome prevalence.

Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Happiness J. Nnko, Anibariki Ngonyoka, Linda Salekwa, Anna B. Estes, Peter J. Hudson, Paul S. Gwakisa, Isabella M. Cattadori Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research