First molecular identification of mosquito vectors of Dirofilaria immitis in continental Portugal
- Authors: Belo SMD, Calado MMP, de Almeida AP, de Pinho Mixao V, Ferreira CAC, Goncalves LAP, Novo MTLM
- Publication Year: 2015
- Journal: Parasites & Vectors
- Link: https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13071-015-0760-2
Background: Canine dirofilariasis due to Dirofilaria immitis is known to be endemic in continental Portugal. However, information about the transmitting mosquito species is still scarce, with only Culex theileri identified to date, albeit with L1-2, through dissection. This study was carried out to investigate the potential vectors of Dirofilaria spp. in continental Portugal. Methods: Mosquitoes […]
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