New Distribution Records of Biting Midges of the Genus Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) Latreille, Culicoides bergi and Culicoides baueri, in Southern Ontario, Canada.
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DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjac047
Abstract: Some species of Culicoides Latreille (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) can be pests as well as pathogen vectors, but data on their distribution in Ontario, Canada, are sparse. Collecting this baseline data is important given ongoing, accelerated alterations… read more here.
Keywords: southern ontario; diptera ceratopogonidae; culicoides spp; distribution ... See more keywords
The possible route of introduction of bluetongue virus serotype 3 into Sicily by windborne transportation of infected Culicoides spp.
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DOI: 10.1111/tbed.13201
Abstract: Summary In October 2017, the first outbreak of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV‐3) began in Italy, specifically in western Sicily. The route of entrance remains unclear, although since 2016 the same strain had been circulating… read more here.
Keywords: transportation; infected culicoides; virus serotype; transportation infected ... See more keywords
Seasonal and Nocturnal Activity of Culicoides spp. (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) Adapted to Different Environments in the Balearic Islands
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DOI: 10.3390/d15050690
Abstract: Several pathogens are known to be transmitted by arthropods. One of the most relevant, in economic terms, affecting animals is bluetongue virus. Its known vectors are several species of Culicoides midges. In Europe, the considered… read more here.
Keywords: spp diptera; activity; seasonal nocturnal; culicoides spp ... See more keywords
Genomic Regions Associated with IgE Levels against Culicoides spp. Antigens in Three Horse Breeds
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DOI: 10.3390/genes10080597
Abstract: Insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH), which is a cutaneous allergic reaction to antigens from Culicoides spp., is the most prevalent skin disorder in horses. Misdiagnosis is possible, as IBH is usually diagnosed based on clinical signs.… read more here.
Keywords: regions associated; ige levels; genomic regions; culicoides spp ... See more keywords