The emergence of multiple strains of bluetongue virus (BTV) and the recent discovery of
Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in Europe have highlighted the fact that exotic Culicoides-borne …

Background. Helminth infections and malaria are widespread in the tropics. Recent studies
suggest helminth infections may increase susceptibility to Plasmodium falciparum infection …

Mansonelliasis is a widespread yet neglected tropical infection of humans in Africa and
South America caused by the filarial nematodes, Mansonella perstans, M. ozzardi, M …

More than two thirds of emerging viruses are of zoonotic origin, and among them RNA
viruses represent the majority. Ceratopogonidae (genus Culicoides) are well-known vectors …

Biting midges of the genus Culicoides are implicated as vectors for a wide variety of
pathogens. The morphological identification of these arthropods may be difficult because of …

Background Like other tropical African countries, Gabon is afflicted by many parasitic
diseases, including filariases such as loiasis and mansonellosis. This study aimed to assess …

Large parts of African and American countries are colonized by Mansonella, a very common
but poorly described filarial nematode. Bloodsucking flies of the genus Culicoides are …

Abstract Background Culicoides (Diptera; Ceratoponidae) are tiny, stout, blood-sucking flies
with a near worldwide distribution. When present, they are often considered a biting …

The known arthropod vector species on the Gulf of Guinea islands belong to orders Diptera
and Ixodida. Among the Diptera, the family Culicidae (mosquitoes) has the most species, 34 …

Vector-borne parasites may be transmitted by multiple vector species, resulting in an
increased risk of transmission, potentially at larger spatial scales compared to any single …