Despite the eradication of malaria across most European countries in the 1960s and 1970s,
the anopheline vectors are still present. Most of the malaria cases that have been reported in …

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

Hematophagous insects belonging to the Aedes genus are proven vectors of viral and
filarial pathogens of medical interest. Aedes albopictus is an increasingly important vector …

The expansion of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya
in the past 15 years has ignited the need for active surveillance of common and neglected …

Simple Summary People around the world, as well as animals, are at risk of being affected
by infectious diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. Indeed, in addition to being pests, some …

Dengue hemorrhagic fever cases in Bali have increased in the past decade. Control and
eradication efforts must be optimized. In order to create denguefree zones, accurate …

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 …

Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) has recently
emerged as an alternative to morphological and molecular tools to identify tick species. In …

Arthropod vectors and parasites are identified morphologically or, more recently, by
molecular methods. Both methods are time consuming and require expertise and, in the …

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 …