First record of mermithid parasitism in adult biting midges, Culicoides huffi (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), collected from Southern Thailand, with ultrastructural and molecular characterization

Abstract Background Culicoides biting midges are known vectors of several pathogens, including arboviruses, protozoa, and filarial worms. Additionally, mermithid nematodes have been found to parasitize Culicoides midges, causing pathogenic effects that reduce host fitness and often lead to death. Co...

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Autors principals:	Chulaluk Promrangsee, Vivornpun Sanprasert, Arunrat Thepparat, Sakone Sunantaraporn, Rinnara Ampol, Rungfar Boonserm, Padet Siriyasatien, Kanok Preativatanyou
Format:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicat:	BMC 2025-07-01
Col·lecció:	Parasites & Vectors
Matèries:	Mermithid parasitism Culicoides huffi Biting midges Intersexuality Biological control Southern Thailand
Accés en línia:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06958-x
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