Molecular detection of avian parasites in Australian mosquitoes (Culicidae).

ABSTRACT: Mosquitoes (Culicidae) are the most important vectors of human and animal diseases globally, making them valuable tools for the molecular surveillance of blood-borne pathogens. By screening mosquito populations, we can evaluate local disease prevalence and ascertain which vector species are involved in local transmission cycles. This study presents the first targeted mosquito-based surveillance of blood parasites in Western Australia. Over a 2-year surveillance program in Perth, Western Australia, 3,288 mosquitoes from 12 species across 5 genera were collected and screened in 461 pools. Parasite prevalence and diversity were evaluated using polymerase chain reaction screening of the Haemosporida cytochrome b gene region, and the Dirofilaria 12S rDNA gene region. Haemosporida were detected

SUBMITTER: Peck AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12616232 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature