Trypanosoma evansi, the agent of “surra,” is a salivarian trypanosome, originating from
Africa. It is thought to derive from Trypanosoma brucei by deletion of the maxicircle …

This paper reviews the transmission modes of Trypanosoma evansi. Its worldwide
distribution is attributed to mechanical transmission. While the role of tabanids is clear, we …

Background Surra is an animal trypanosomosis, caused by infection with Trypanosoma
evansi and leading to severe economic loss due to mortality and morbidity. Compared to …

A specific concept of strain was developed in order to classify the BTV serotypes ever
reported in Europe based on their properties of animal health impact: the genotype …

Rodents are recognized reservoir hosts for many human zoonotic pathogens. The current
trends resulting from anthropocene defaunation suggest that in the future they, along with …

Phlebotomine sand flies are tiny, hairy, blood-sucking nematoceran insects that feed on a
wide range of hosts. They are known as a principal vector of parasites, responsible for …

Trypanosoma (Herpetosoma) lewisi is a cosmopolitan parasite of rodents strongly linked to
the human dispersal of Rattus spp. from Asia to the rest of the world. This species is highly …

Phlebotomine sand flies are recognized as a primary vector of Leishmania and are also
suspected vectors of Trypanosoma. The transmission cycle of these parasites relies on the …

Trypanosomes are parasitic flagellate protozoans that are important disease causing agents
in humans and animals including economically significant livestock. Many blood-sucking …

Reports of atypical human cases of Trypanosoma lewisi or T. lewisi-like and Trypanosoma
evansi infections have increased in South-East Asia, urging to investigate the possible links …