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Molecular detection of parasites and host preference in wild-caught Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in Chiang Mai and Nakhon Si Thammarat Provinces, Thailand [PDF]

Parasite
Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) have been reported as potential vectors for haemoparasites. Information about host-vector-parasite specificity is required to confirm their status.
Kyi Soe Baby, Kaewmee Saowalak, Mano Chonlada, Pattanawong Urassaya, Tipparawong Nopporn, Siriyasatien Padet, Gatherer Derek, Urbaniak Michael D., Bates Paul A., Jariyapan Narissara   +9 more
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Potential roles of Culicoides spp. (Culicoides imicola, Culicoides oxystoma) as biological vectors of bluetongue virus in Yuanyang of Yunnan, P. R. China [PDF]

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2023
IntroductionCulicoides plays a crucial role as an insect vector in the field of veterinary medicine. The transmission of significant viruses such as bluetongue virus (BTV) and African horse sickness virus (AHSV) by this insect poses a substantial threat,
Nan Li, Jinxin Meng, Yuwen He, Wenhua Wang, Jinglin Wang   +4 more
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Molecular Identification of Culicoides Species and Host Preference Blood Meal in the African Horse Sickness Outbreak-Affected Area in Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand [PDF]

Insects, 2023
African horse sickness (AHS) was reported as an outbreak in Thailand in 2020. Hematophagous insects from the genus Culicoides are the suspected vector responsible for AHS transmission.
Ketsarin Kamyingkird, Suchada Choocherd, Wissanuwat Chimnoi, Nutsuda Klinkaew, Chanya Kengradomkij, Pornkamol Phoosangwalthong, Nipa Thammasonthijarern, Khampee Pattanatanang, Tawin Inpankaew, Jumnongjit Phasuk, Burin Nimsuphan   +10 more
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Morphological and molecular differentiation between Culicoides oxystoma and Culicoides kingi (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in Tunisia [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2021
Background Culicoides kingi and Culicoides oxystoma belong to the Schultzei group of biting midges. These two species are vectors of disease in livestock of economic importance.
Darine Slama, Rihab Baraket, Latifa Remadi, Emna Chaker, Hamouda Babba   +4 more
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First Evidence of Co-Circulation of Emerging Leishmania martiniquensis, Leishmania orientalis, and Crithidia sp. in Culicoides Biting Midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), the Putative Vectors for Autochthonous Transmission in Southern Thailand [PDF]

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2022
Since 1996, autochthonous cases of emerging leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania (Mundinia) martiniquensis and Leishmania (Mundinia) orientalis have been more frequently reported, especially in the northern and southern parts of Thailand.
Nopporn Songumpai, Chulaluk Promrangsee, Preudtipong Noopetch, Padet Siriyasatien, Kanok Preativatanyou   +4 more
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Characterization of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 8 in Naturally Infected Barbary Deer (Cervus elaphus barbarus) and Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in Tunisia [PDF]

Viruses, 2023
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) is a Culicoides-borne disease of domestic and wild ruminants caused by EHD virus (EHDV). This virus circulates in multiple serotypes.
Sarah Thabet, Soufien Sghaier, Thameur Ben Hassine, Darine Slama, Raja Ben Osmane, Ridha Ben Omrane, Wiem Mouelhi, Massimo Spedicato, Alessandra Leone, Liana Teodori, Valentina Curini, Moncef Othmani, Shadia Berjaoui, Paola Ripà, Makram Orabi, Bassem Belhaj Mohamed, Ayda Sayadi, Sonia Ben Slama, Maurilia Marcacci, Giovanni Savini, Alessio Lorusso, Salah Hammami   +21 more
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The genome sequence of a seed weevil, Oxystoma pomonae (Fabricius, 1798) (Coleoptera: Apionidae) [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]

Wellcome Open Research
We present a genome assembly from an individual female Oxystoma pomonae (seed weevil; Arthropoda; Insecta; Coleoptera; Apionidae). The genome sequence has a total length of 1 174.34 megabases.
John Paul, Liam M. Crowley
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Diversity and seasonal abundance of Culicoides (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) in Shizong County, Yunnan Province, China [PDF]

Parasite, 2022
Culicoides (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) are small biting midges, some of which are vectors for animal associated arboviruses such as bluetongue virus (BTV) and Akabane virus (AKAV).
Duan Ying Liang, Bellis Glenn, Liu Bing Gang, Li Le   +3 more
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Diversity, Abundance and Host Blood Meal Analysis of Culicoides Latreille (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) from Cattle Pens in Different Land Use Types from Thailand [PDF]

Insects, 2023
Biting midges of the genus Culicoides Latreille are significant pests and vectors that transmit pathogens to humans and other animals. Cattle are among the important livestock that can potentially be severely affected by Culicoides.
Bhuvadol Gomontean, Kotchaphon Vaisusuk, Wasupon Chatan, Komgrit Wongpakam, Papasara Sankul, Laksika Lachanthuek, Ronnalit Mintara, Isara Thanee, Pairot Pramual   +8 more
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Searching for potential Culicoides vectors of four orbiviruses in Yunnan Province, China [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors
Background Some species of Culicoides (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) are major vectors for arboviruses, and Yunnan Province is a key area for arbovirus prevalence in China.
Zhan Hong Li, Yi Nan Wang, Jia Ming Deng, Le Li, Lian Jiang Yang, Xinq Qiang Chen, Wen Hua Wang, Fu You Lu, Zhong Jie Tang, Dong Mei Wang, Ying Liang Duan   +10 more
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