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{"title":"Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) feeding on donkeys in the United Kingdom, with reference to the risk of transmission and persistence of African horse sickness virus","authors":"Zoe Langlands,&nbsp;Simon Gubbins,&nbsp;Simon Carpenter,&nbsp;Marion England","doi":"10.1111/mve.70061","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mve.70061","url":null,"abstract":"<p>African horse sickness virus (AHSV: Sedoreoviridae; Orbivirus) causes a severe and often fatal disease in horses (African horse sickness: AHS) and is transmitted almost exclusively by <i>Culicoides</i> biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). In recent years, unprecedented outbreaks of AHSV have occurred in new geographical foci in Thailand and other related <i>Culicoides</i>-borne viruses continue to emerge unexpectedly, causing disease outbreaks in northern Europe. This study investigated <i>Culicoides</i> abundance and diversity at a donkey (<i>Equus asinus</i>) sanctuary in southern England. The incidence and severity of AHS in infected donkeys are lower than in horses, with concerns, therefore, that these species could act as potential reservoirs in the event of an incursion of AHSV. A total of 21,350 <i>Culicoides</i> of 20 species were collected over 14 nights during spring and summer 2019 using three Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute ultraviolet light-suction traps. The most abundant species were identified within the subgenus <i>Avaritia</i> (19,574; 91.7%), which are known vectors of other Orbiviruses in northern Europe and have been previously identified as putative vectors of AHSV in southern Europe. Furthermore, <i>Culicoides</i> blood-feeding on donkeys was confirmed for the subgenus <i>Avaritia</i> through polymerase chain reaction of blood-fed female <i>Culicoides</i> using a 685 bp region of the cytochrome <i>c</i> oxidase subunit 1 gene. Data on the size and distribution of the donkey population and the potential impact of infection with AHSV on donkeys within the United Kingdom are scarce. This study demonstrates that large populations of <i>Culicoides</i> can exist near these hosts and that they regularly take blood meals from them. There is a potential risk that donkeys could play a significant role in transmission and persistence of AHSV in the event of an incursion into the United Kingdom, which could complicate disease control.</p>","PeriodicalId":18350,"journal":{"name":"Medical and Veterinary Entomology","volume":"40 3","pages":"560-567"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mve.70061","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147491256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of farmers' knowledge, attitude, practices (KAP) and effectiveness of anti-parasitic drug against buffalo louse, Haematopinus tuberculatus","authors":"Kiran Sisodiya,&nbsp;Mamta Singh,&nbsp;Mukesh Shakya,&nbsp;Anil Kumar Sharma,&nbsp;Gajendra N. Bhangale,&nbsp;Pawan Maheshwari,&nbsp;Arun Mourya,&nbsp;Jitendra Singh Yadav,&nbsp;Gaya Prasad Jatav","doi":"10.1111/mve.70064","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mve.70064","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lice infestations in water buffaloes can lead to decreased weight gain, reduced milk production and damage to the animals' skin and hair. In addition to causing skin irritation, anorexia, restlessness and, in severe cases, anaemia, lice infestations can spread infectious diseases, including anaplasmosis. In this study, 1000 buffaloes were examined for louse infestation, and 543 buffaloes tested positive for <i>Haematopinus tuberculatus,</i> showing a 54.30% overall prevalence. The face-to-face interviews of 125 respondents showed positive attitudes of 85.60% respondents towards lice control and 64.8% literate respondents who were aware of the losses caused by lice infestation. Literate respondents' animals were comparatively less susceptible to louse infestations as compared to illiterate respondents. The in vitro efficacy of amitraz, fenvalerate and fipronil ranged from 63.33% to 76.77% against lice. However, the overall in vivo efficacy of amitraz, fenvalerate and fipronil was 83.10%, 74.41% and 95.13%, respectively. The current study is the first on buffalo lice conducted in the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh state, India, emphasizing the crucial examination of lice infestation in this specific area and KAP analysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":18350,"journal":{"name":"Medical and Veterinary Entomology","volume":"40 3","pages":"539-550"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147530407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"DNA barcoding and geometric morphometry of tabanid flies (Diptera: Tabanidae) in Thailand and a new record of a Thai horse fly","authors":"Nantatchaporn Klaiklueng,&nbsp;Weluga Bootsongkorn,&nbsp;Patsharaporn T. Sarasombath,&nbsp;Pichet Ruenchit,&nbsp;Sirichit Wongkamchai","doi":"10.1111/mve.70058","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mve.70058","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Tabanid flies are gaining high medical and veterinary importance due to their role as a vector of many pathogens. In the present study, a total of 3760 female tabanid flies were collected from Narathiwat and Phayao provinces of Thailand. All were identified using the morphological method, DNA barcoding and wing geometric morphometric (WGM) analysis. Eight species were identified, and among them, <i>Tabanus tenens</i> is a new recorded Thai horse fly. Morphologically, 2178 and 1559 females from Narathiwat and Phayao were identified at the species level, including <i>Chrysops dispar</i>, <i>Chrysops fasciatus</i>, <i>Tabanus griseilineis</i>, <i>Tabanus rufiscutellatus</i> and <i>Tabanus minimus</i>. The other 23 females were identified at the level of the genus (<i>Tabanus</i> spp.) only. Among these, DNA barcoding was further identified as <i>Tabanus tenens</i>, <i>Tabanus rubidus</i> and <i>Tabanus striatus</i>. The landmark-based WGM analysis was used to differentiate the samples from Narathiwat, and the results showed the efficacy of this approach in differentiating the four species of tabanids, achieving an overall accuracy score of 99%. Additionally, the data derived from wing landmarks of samples collected in Narathiwat were used as reference materials for identification of the tabanid fly collected from Phayao, and the finding revealed efficacy of the reference materials. Together, this study demonstrated that DNA barcoding is a reliable tool for the identification of tabanid fly species, while WGM analysis could be a complementary tool. The barcode sequences and WGM data generated in this study can serve as a valuable reference material to identify new field samples from other regions of Thailand. Altogether, this study updated the species list of tabanid flies in Thailand, particularly in the Narathiwat and Phayao provinces, using various integrative identification tools.</p>","PeriodicalId":18350,"journal":{"name":"Medical and Veterinary Entomology","volume":"40 3","pages":"498-511"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mve.70058","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147317433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"First record and infestation pattern of Haemaphysalis muhsamae on wild mammals in Ghana","authors":"Caleb Kobina Danso-Coffie,&nbsp;Elinam A. Agbobli,&nbsp;Emmanuel Boafo,&nbsp;Joanita A. Yeboah,&nbsp;Winnifred Offih-Kyei,&nbsp;Talent A. Senanu,&nbsp;Rhoda Yeboah,&nbsp;Emmanuel K. Amoako,&nbsp;Langbong Bimi,&nbsp;Ben Gyan,&nbsp;Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu,&nbsp;Daniel Oduro","doi":"10.1111/mve.70059","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mve.70059","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Ticks of the genus <i>Haemaphysalis</i>, akin to other tick genera, are obligate hematophagous ectoparasites of medical and veterinary importance, serving as vectors for various pathogens. <i>Haemaphysalis</i> ticks, like <i>Haemaphysalis muhsamae</i> (<i>H. muhsamae</i>) within the <i>Haemaphysalis leachi</i> group, have previously had taxonomic uncertainties, which recent revisions have validated. Historically restricted to Eastern and Southern Africa, knowledge of their presence in West Africa has remained uncertain. This study aimed to confirm the presence of <i>H. muhsamae</i> in Ghana and to investigate its distribution, host associations and infestation patterns across ecological zones and seasons.</p><p>A total of 3816 ticks were collected from wild mammal carcasses at two bushmeat markets between 2020 and early 2021. Morphological examination and molecular analysis targeting the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (COI) gene confirmed the presence of <i>H. muhsamae</i> in Ghana for the first time. Of the total, 140 ticks (3.7%) were identified as <i>H. muhsamae</i>, predominantly infesting the African civet (<i>Civettictis civetta</i>), striped ground squirrel (<i>Xerus erythropus</i>) and Kusimanse mongoose (<i>Crossarchus obscurus</i>). The species occurred in both forest (3.9%) and coastal savannah (3.5%) zones, with infestation intensity highest on African civets (<i>p</i> = 0.0032) and significantly greater during the wet season in the coastal savannah (<i>p</i> = 0.0213). Phylogenetic analysis showed close genetic similarity between Ghanaian specimens and those from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, suggesting a shared evolutionary lineage.</p><p>These findings expand the known distribution of <i>H. muhsamae</i> and underscore the importance of ongoing tick surveillance and molecular characterization to better understand tick-borne disease risks in West Africa.</p>","PeriodicalId":18350,"journal":{"name":"Medical and Veterinary Entomology","volume":"40 3","pages":"530-538"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147317381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Insecticidal and immunotoxic actions of 2-octenoic acid in the green bottle fly Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae)","authors":"Agata Kaczmarek,&nbsp;Mieczysława Irena Boguś","doi":"10.1111/mve.70068","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mve.70068","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The blow fly <i>Lucilia sericata</i> is a medically and veterinary important species whose control increasingly requires environmentally safe alternatives to synthetic insecticides. This study evaluated the effects of 2-octenoic acid (C8:1), a medium-chain unsaturated fatty acid, on the survival, development and physiological integrity of <i>L. sericata</i> larvae and adults. Topical application of C8:1 caused significant mortality and developmental delays in a dose-dependent manner, with LD50 and LD100 values indicating greater susceptibility in larvae than in adults. Cuticular lipid profiling revealed profound alterations in free fatty acid (FFA) and sterol composition following treatment. Larvae exhibited progressive accumulation of medium- and long-chain FFAs (notably C16:0, C18:0 and C14:1) and depletion of cholesterol, suggesting weakened barrier integrity. In adults, sublethal exposure (LD50) resulted in marked lipid enrichment and incorporation of exogenous C8:1, followed by almost complete depletion of FFAs and cholesterol at lethal doses (LD100), reflecting metabolic collapse. Ethanol (solvent) treatment had minor effects compared with the strong lipid disruptions caused by C8:1. Haemocyte analyses demonstrated dose-dependent immunotoxicity, including granulocyte depletion, cytoplasmic shrinkage and increased proportions of plasmatocytes and oenocytoids, indicating impaired phagocytic and encapsulation responses. These combined effects—cuticular lipid disorganization, cholesterol depletion and haemocyte damage—suggest that 2-octenoic acid compromises both physical and immune defenses. The findings identify 2-octenoic acid as a promising bio-based insecticidal compound with multiple, non-neurotoxic modes of action, offering potential for integrated management of blow fly infestations while reducing risks associated with conventional insecticides.</p>","PeriodicalId":18350,"journal":{"name":"Medical and Veterinary Entomology","volume":"40 3","pages":"618-633"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147628183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ecological drivers of St. Louis encephalitis virus activity in mosquito communities from Argentine agroecosystems","authors":"Ana Paula Mansilla,&nbsp;Magdalena Laurito,&nbsp;Adrián Alejandro Farías,&nbsp;Adrián Diaz","doi":"10.1111/mve.70066","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mve.70066","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Saint Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV) is an endemic arbovirus in the Americas, maintained in enzootic cycles involving mosquitoes and birds. Agroecosystems influence vector ecology and SLEV dynamics. We analysed mosquito communities and SLEV activity in agroecosystems of northeastern La Pampa, Argentina, assessing environmental and biological drivers. Mosquitoes were collected at 15 sites (2017–2019) using Centers for Disease Control light traps. SLEV was detected by RT-nested PCR, and minimum infection rate was estimated. We collected a total of 3075 mosquitoes; <i>Culex interfor</i> Dyar (Diptera: Culicidae) s.l. and <i>Culex mollis</i> Dyar &amp; Knab s.l. were the most abundant. The abundance of <i>Cx. interfor</i> s.l. was associated with agricultural frequency, <i>Cx. mollis</i> s.l. abundance and species richness, whereas <i>Cx. mollis</i> s.l. abundance was only associated with <i>Cx. interfor</i> s.l. abundance. We also extended the known distributions of <i>Anopheles albitarsis</i> Lynch Arribálzaga and <i>Culex acharistus</i> Root. SLEV was detected in 35 of 229 pools across 6 sites. Viral activity was negatively associated with <i>Cx. mollis</i> s.l. abundance and distance to water, highlighting key ecological factors shaping SLEV transmission.</p>","PeriodicalId":18350,"journal":{"name":"Medical and Veterinary Entomology","volume":"40 3","pages":"595-607"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147609197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cellular immune response of Amblyomma sculptum and Amblyomma americanum to entomopathogenic fungi: Implications for biological tick control","authors":"Cárita de Souza Ribeiro-Silva,&nbsp;Valesca Henrique Lima,&nbsp;Salorrane Miranda N. Pinto,&nbsp;Gustavo Felizardo S. Sandes,&nbsp;Victor Hugo Ribeiro Costa,&nbsp;Albert Mulenga,&nbsp;Adela S. Oliva Chavez,&nbsp;Éverton Kort Kamp Fernandes","doi":"10.1111/mve.70072","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mve.70072","url":null,"abstract":"<p><i>Amblyomma</i> spp. (Acari, Ixodidae) serve as primary vectors for numerous pathogens affecting humans and animals. Unlike other arthropods, ixodid ticks exhibit notably less susceptibility to entomopathogenic fungi, which are widely used as biological control agents. This study aimed to determine whether the dynamics of the cellular immune response to fungal infection differ between <i>Amblyomma sculptum</i> and <i>Amblyomma americanum</i>. Engorged female ticks were treated with conidial suspensions of <i>Metarhizium robertsii</i> ARSEF 2575 or <i>Beauveria bassiana</i> ARSEF 9588. For the survival assay, ticks were immersed in suspensions of 5 × 10⁸ conidia mL⁻¹. Inoculation with 5 × 10⁷ conidia mL⁻¹ was used in assays to evaluate immune responses. Haemolymph was collected 24 h post-treatment, and smears were prepared for microscopy-based characterization of haemocyte responses. Confocal and fluorescence microscopy were used to classify, quantify and visualize the haemocyte types, including granulocytes, plasmatocytes, prohaemocytes, oenocytoids and spherulocytes. Our findings reveal that plasmatocytes dominate the haemocyte population in <i>A. sculptum</i>, whereas granulocytes are predominant in <i>A. americanum</i>, both showing reduced concentrations following <i>B. bassiana</i> exposure. Prohaemocytes and oenocytoids were present in all groups but at lower frequencies. Additionally, <i>B. bassiana</i> was more effective against <i>A. sculptum</i>, whereas <i>M. robertsii</i> exhibited greater efficacy against <i>A. americanum</i>, with phenoloxidase activity of ~29%. This study provides crucial insights into the cellular immune defences of <i>Amblyomma</i> ticks and highlights potential fungal strains that may overcome tick antifungal susceptibility. These findings establish a foundation for future research on haemocyte-mediated immunity in ixodid ticks, a topic with limited existing literature and contribute to the development of targeted biological control strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":18350,"journal":{"name":"Medical and Veterinary Entomology","volume":"40 3","pages":"582-594"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mve.70072","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147654429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Temperature and precipitation differently influence entomological indices based on larval or adult sampling.","authors":"Angie Nataly Aire Laureano, André de Souza Leandro, Rafael Maciel-de-Freitas, Wagner Antonio Chiba-de-Castro","doi":"10.1111/mve.70099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.70099","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dengue is an arboviral disease widely distributed in the world, with high incidence in tropical and subtropical regions. The population dynamics of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae), the main vector of the virus, are strongly influenced by climatic variables that modulate the occurrence and intensity of infestations. This study evaluated the influence of temperature and precipitation on the presence of the vector, integrating entomological and meteorological data. Larval and adult indicators obtained through Rapid Assessment of Larva Index (LIRAa) and Adultrap traps were used, analysed by generalized linear mixed models (GLMMs) and Akaike information criterion (AIC) in the municipality of Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. The results demonstrated a significant association between larval indices (House Infestation Index [HI] and Breteau Index [BI]) and the climatic variables, indicating that the increase in temperature and precipitation favours mosquito infestation. In contrast, the adult indices (Trap Positivity Index [TPI] and Adult Density Index [ADI]) did not show a statistically significant relationship, suggesting behavioural adjustments of the vector in face of environmental conditions. The HI model indicated temperature as the determining factor in the presence of immature stages. These findings reinforce the usefulness of entomological monitoring, highlighting its importance in integrated vector-control strategies that consider climatic seasonality, especially thermal variation.</p>","PeriodicalId":18350,"journal":{"name":"Medical and Veterinary Entomology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148604918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Come together: Data sharing to support one health responses to vector-borne disease threats.","authors":"Francis Windram, Sarah Kelly, Stanislav Modrak, Isabelle Dietrich, Corrado Minetti, Karen L Mansfield, Frederik Seelig, Adam M Fisher, Maisie Vollans, Nina Billows, Fahad Ahmed, Marta Shocket, Susana Campino, Scott Tytheridge, Sara L Gandy, Estela Gonzalez, Jolyon M Medlock, Matthew Baylis, Grant L Hughes, David A Ewing, Bethan V Purse, Georgia Kirby, Clare Strode, Arran J Folly, David Starns, Heather Ferguson, Simon Smith-Mullally, Helen Roberts, Christopher M Jones, Hannah Rose Vineer, Marion England, Christopher Sanders, Samraat Pawar, William D Pearse, Steven M White, Robert T Jones, Lauren J Cator","doi":"10.1111/mve.70096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.70096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are an increasing threat to animal and human health worldwide. Due to the complexity of VBD transmission and ecology, informing responses to VBDs can be challenging. A One Health approach provides a powerful framework for addressing these threats, but its effectiveness depends on timely access to and integration of diverse and often fragmented data categories. Here we outline three key community actions: applying global metadata and data standards, depositing data into global repositories and responsible shared data usage, which can enhance VBD data sharing. We highlight how these data-sharing practices allow for the development of new informatic infrastructure, established by the One Health VBD Hub project, to facilitate analyses and ultimately enhance our ability to provide timely responses to endemic and emerging VBD threats.</p>","PeriodicalId":18350,"journal":{"name":"Medical and Veterinary Entomology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148604981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Detection of bed bug (Cimex hemipterus) associated bacteria in urban areas in Indonesia.","authors":"Supriyono Supriyono, Umi Afifah Syafawani, Susi Soviana, Hana Faizah Sophia, Muhammad Israfii Vernanda, Desi Nurpremani Dermawan, Upik Kesumawati Hadi","doi":"10.1111/mve.70095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.70095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bed bugs are blood-sucking ectoparasites of humans and animals worldwide. However, limited data exist for Indonesia. This study aimed to identify bed bug species and its associated bacteria in four cities in Indonesia: Bogor Regency, East Jakarta, Cianjur and Bandung. Samples were collected only from houses with the owners' permission. Morphological identification only characterised one bed bug species, Cimex hemipterus. One house in Cianjur had the highest count of bed bugs, significantly reducing the homeowner's quality of life. Both non-pathogenic and suspected pathogenic bacteria, including Bradyrhizobium sp., Afipia sp. and Pseudomonas sp., were detected.</p>","PeriodicalId":18350,"journal":{"name":"Medical and Veterinary Entomology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148536311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}