Arthropod vectors have historically been identified morphologically, and more recently using
molecular biology methods. However, both of these methods are time-consuming and …

Ticks are considered the second vector of human and animal diseases after mosquitoes.
Therefore, identification of ticks and associated pathogens is an important step in the …

Simple Summary The deadliest animal in the world is, by far, the mosquito, which spreads
numerous viral and parasitic infectious diseases. To control mosquito populations and …

Recent studies have reported the reliability of MALDI-TOF MS for arthropod identification,
including fresh or alcohol-preserved ticks based on leg-derived mass spectra. The aim of …

SARS-CoV-2 has caused a large outbreak since its emergence in December 2019. COVID-
19 diagnosis became a priority so as to isolate and treat infected individuals in order to …

Background Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry
technology (MALDI-TOF MS) is an innovative tool that has been shown to be effective for the …

Ticks and fleas are vectors for numerous human and animal pathogens. Controlling them,
which is important in combating such diseases, requires accurate identification, to …

Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)
is now routinely used for the rapid identification of microorganisms isolated from clinical …

Ticks are vectors of infectious diseases of major importance in human and veterinary
medicine. For epidemiological studies, accurate identification of ticks is crucial to define their …

Background Anopheles species identification is essential for an effective malaria vector
control programme. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight (MALDI-TOF) …