Leptopsylla algira costai (Siphonaptera: Leptopsyllidae): new host and new geographical record
Yousefi, A.; Ghorbani, M.N.; Salehi-Guilandeh, S. (2016). Leptopsylla algira costai (Siphonaptera: Leptopsyllidae): new host and new geographical record. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine 4(12): 953-954. https://dx.doi.org/10.12980/jclm.4.2016j6-203
In: Journal of Coastal Life Medicine: Haikou. ISSN 2309-5288, more
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- Yousefi, A.
- Ghorbani, M.N.
- Salehi-Guilandeh, S.
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| Abstract |
Objective: To access the emerging ectoparasites associated with shrews in Hamedan Province of Iran. Methods: We have captured bicoloured white-toothed shrews [Crocidura leucodon (C. leucodon)] using the live traps in April 2014. Ectoparasites collected by brushing the skins were removed and preserved in 70% ethanol containing 5% glycerin, and subsequently they were sent to the parasitology laboratory and processed. The fleas isolated from infested specimen were cleared in 10% aqueous potassium hydroxide, dehydrated in ethanol, cleared in xylene, mounted in Canada balsam and identified using reliable keys. Results: In general, eight fleas (one male, seven females) were collected from C. leucodon in Hamedan Province, Western Iran. The fleas were identified as Leptopsylla algira costai Smit, 1955. Conclusions: Fleas are medically important because they transmit a wide variety of diseases to their hosts. In addition, this aricle reports Leptopsylla algira costai for the first time in new host (C. leucodon) and new geographical region (Iran). |
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