Host preferences inhibit transmission from potential superspreader host species
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DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2022.0084
Abstract: Host species that are particularly abundant, infectious and/or infected tend to contribute disproportionately to symbiont (parasite or mutualist) maintenance in multi-host systems. Therefore, in a facultative multi-host system where two host species had high densities,… read more here.
Keywords: potential superspreader; host preferences; host species; host ... See more keywords
Studies of host preferences of wild-caught Phlebotomus orientalis and Ph. papatasi vectors of leishmaniasis in Sudan
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0236253
Abstract: Introduction Understanding the feeding behavior and host choice of sand flies provides valuable information on vector-host relationships and elucidates the epidemiological patterns of leishmaniasis transmission. Blood meal analysis studies are essential for estimating the efficiency… read more here.
Keywords: host preferences; sand flies; blood meal; papatasi ... See more keywords
Natural host preferences of parasitoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) on synanthropic flies
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DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2019.8197
Abstract: Synanthropic flies are members of order Diptera and considered as medical and veterinary pests. In this study, parasitoid wasps were determined and their natural host preferences in order to select a suitable agent for biological… read more here.
Keywords: host preferences; host; synanthropic flies; natural host ... See more keywords