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Geiger Anne, Ponton F., Simo G. (2015). Adult blood-feeding tsetse flies, trypanosomes, microbiota and the fluctuating environment in sub-Saharan Africa. Isme Journal, 9 (7), p. 1496-1507. ISSN 1751-7362.

Titre du document
Adult blood-feeding tsetse flies, trypanosomes, microbiota and the fluctuating environment in sub-Saharan Africa
Année de publication
2015
Type de document
Article référencé dans le Web of Science WOS:000356778000003
Auteurs
Geiger Anne, Ponton F., Simo G.
Source
Isme Journal, 2015, 9 (7), p. 1496-1507 ISSN 1751-7362
The tsetse fly vector transmits the protozoan Trypanosoma brucei, responsible for Human African Trypanosomiasis, one of the most neglected tropical diseases. Despite a recent decline in new cases, it is still crucial to develop alternative strategies to combat this disease. Here, we review the literature on the factors that influence trypanosome transmission from the fly vector to its vertebrate host (particularly humans). These factors include climate change effects to pathogen and vector development (in particular climate warming), as well as the distribution of host reservoirs. Finally, we present reports on the relationships between insect vector nutrition, immune function, microbiota and infection, to demonstrate how continuing research on the evolving ecology of these complex systems will help improve control strategies. In the future, such studies will be of increasing importance to understand how vector-borne diseases are spread in a changing world.
Plan de classement
Sciences du milieu [021] ; Entomologie médicale / Parasitologie / Virologie [052]
Description Géographique
AFRIQUE SUBSAHARIENNE
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010064744]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010064744
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