Infection by Rickettsia felis in Ctenocephalides felis felis Fleas from North of Colombia [PDF]
Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases, 2019 Background: Rickettsia felis is an emergent Rickettsial agent whose main vector is Ctenocephalides felis, but ticks, mites and lice are also infected. We aimed to search for molecular evidence of Rickettsia spp.
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Extreme human annoyance caused by Ctenocephalides felis felis (cat flea) [PDF]
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2014 The authors report a case of human dermal complications by Ctenocephalides felis felis (cat flea) in a 28 years old woman who dwell in rural area in Mazandaran province, Iran.
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In vitro evaluation of the activity of Cinnamaldehyde as an inhibitor of the biological cycle of Ctenocephalides felis felis. [PDF]
Braz J Vet Med, 2023 The objective of this work was to evaluate the in vitro activity of cinnamaldehyde as an inhibitor of the biological cycle of Ctenocephalides felis felis. Tests were carried out with six repetitions containing 10 eggs of C. felis felis together with 0.5g of diet and filter paper discs with area of 23.76 cm2 impregnated with different concentrations of ...
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The First Report on Cat Flea (Ctenocephalides felis), a Zoonotic Haematophagous Insect Infestation in Humans in Bangladesh: A Case Report and Literature Review. [PDF]
Vet Med SciAn 18‐year‐old girl who didn't have any pets but was infested with fleas from a pet‐owning neighbour. Flea‐bite dermatitis caused severe pruritus, urticarial and papulomatous lesions on the neck and arm. Fleas were removed and identified as Ctenocephalides felis, the cat flea.
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Improved Detection and Sequencing of Rickettsia spp. DNA in South African Wildlife. [PDF]
Vet Med SciNested gltA PCR detected Rickettsia spp. DNA in 44% of South African wildlife samples previously negative by RLB, revealing spotted fever, typhus and transitional group lineages, novel host records, co‐infection and multi‐organ dissemination in impala, highlighting complex wildlife involvement and zoonotic risk within a One Health framework.
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Rickettsia felis in Ctenocephalides felis felis from five geographic regions of Brazil. [PDF]
Am J Trop Med Hyg, 2014 This study evaluated rickettsial infection in 701 Ctenocephalides felis felis fleas that were collected from dogs and cats in 31 municipalities, encompassing all regions and major biomes of Brazil. A total of 268 (38.2%) fleas from 30 municipalities were polymerase chain reaction (PCR) positive for the rickettsial gltA gene.
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Ctenocephalides felis felis vs. Ctenocephalides canis (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae): some issues in correctly identify these species Ctenocephalides felis felis vs. Ctenocephalides canis: (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae): algumas questões para identificar corretamente estas espécies [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2012 Ctenocephalides felis felis is one of the most important ectoparasites of dogs and cats throughout the world, because of its geographical distribution, dual parasitological action as an infesting agent and a vector of diseases, the economic losses and ...
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Evaluation of the efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes on Ctenocephalides felis felis larvae (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae). [PDF]
Rev Bras Parasitol VetAbstract Ctenocephalides felis felis is a relevant and widely distributed ectoparasite that acts as a vector of disease-causing pathogens. Moreover, it is responsible for economic losses due the use of harmful chemicals to the environment and that favor the emergence of insecticide-resistant populations.
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Insecticidal activity of essential oils from Piper aduncum against Ctenocephalides felis felis: a promising approach for flea control [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia VeterináriaPiper aduncum L., a Brazilian medicinal plant, is known for its bioactive properties, including repellent and insecticidal effects. This study investigated the insecticidal potential of essential oils (EOs) from P.
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Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 2005 Samples of 10 and 14 Ctenocephalides felis felis fleas were collected on dogs from Pedreira and Mogi das Cruzes municipalities, respectively, in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, for detection of Rickettsia spp.
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