A case–control study on the role of deer fly in the transmission of hepatitis B in Kerala, South India [PDF]
Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 2020 Background: The sudden increase in the number of Hepatitis B-positive cases between December 2018 and June 2019, in Pathanamthitta District of Kerala in South India, aroused fear both among the government and the people.
Sangeetha Merrin Varghese +2 more
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Reports of Lipoptena fortisetosa on dogs and in the environment, and evidence of its widespread establishment in Hungary [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeLipoptena fortisetosa is a louse fly of East Asian origin that is considered a potential vector of several pathogenic bacteria and is most commonly associated with deer (Cervidae).
Adrienn Gréta Tóth +7 more
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Morphological and Molecular Identification of Obligatory Myiasis-Causing Species in Wild Cervids in Croatia [PDF]
AnimalsThe infestation of ruminants by fly larvae of the Oestridae family can lead to nasopharyngeal or subcutaneous myiasis, which can harm animal welfare and productivity on sheep and cattle farms.
Ema Gagović +5 more
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Molecular Detections of Hematoparasites in Tabanids (Diptera: Tabanidae) from Northeastern Thailand [PDF]
PathogensTabanid flies (Diptera: Tabanidae) are important pests and potential vectors of various pathogens affecting humans and animals. However, information on their vectorial roles in Thailand remains limited.
Bhuvadol Gomontean +6 more
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Distribution of Nasal Myiases Affecting Roe Deer in Spain and Associated Risk Factors [PDF]
AnimalsThis study aims to assess the current situation of the main nasal bot flies (Cephenemyia stimulator and Oestrus ovis) affecting roe deer in Spain and to identify the factors influencing their spread.
Néstor Martínez-Calabuig +11 more
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First report of Lipoptena axis Maa, 1965, from captive cervids in Thailand, based on morphological and molecular data [PDF]
Scientific ReportsDeer louse flies (Lipoptena spp.) are hematophagous ectoparasites of cervids. The genus Lipoptena comprises 32 species, some of which are of veterinary importance as vectors of various pathogens, and are also known to attack human hosts.
Tiwat Thanwiset +13 more
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EDIS, 2023 The Neotropical deer ked, Lipoptena mazamae Rondani, is a common ectoparasite of the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in the southeastern United States.
William H. Kern, Jr.
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Deer Flies, Yellow Flies and Horse Flies, Chrysops, Diachlorus, and Tabanus spp.
EDIS, 2003 The family Tabanidae, commonly known as horse flies, and deer flies, contains pests of cattle, horses and humans. In Florida there are 35 species of Tabanidae that are classed as economically important.
Jason M. Squitier
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Neotropical Deer Ked or Neotropical Deer Louse Fly, Lipoptena mazamae Rondani
EDIS, 2003 The Neotropical deer ked is a common ectoparasite of the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in the southeastern United States. The louse flies (Hippoboscidae) are obligate blood-feeding ectoparasites of birds and mammals.
William H. Kern, Jr.
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Tabanid flies (Insecta: Diptera) from Chhattisgarh, India
Journal of Threatened Taxa, 2015 The paper presents an account on the Tabanidae (Diptera) from Chhattisgarh, which includes 16 species representing five genera under three subfamilies: Pangoniinae, Chrysopsinae and Tabaninae.
Kailash Chandra +4 more
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