Molecular Detections of Hematoparasites in Tabanids (Diptera: Tabanidae) from Northeastern Thailand.

ABSTRACT: Tabanid flies (Diptera: Tabanidae) are important pests and potential vectors of various pathogens affecting humans and animals. However, information on their vectorial roles in Thailand remains limited. In this study, we employed molecular methods to screen for filarial nematodes and hemoparasites in four tabanid species collected from northeastern Thailand. A total of 246 specimens representing Chrysops dispar Fabricius, Tabanus rubidus Wiedemann, T. megalops Walker, and T. striatus Fabricius were examined. No filarial parasites were detected. However, three specimens-one from each Tabanus species-tested positive for Trypanosoma. Analysis of ITS1/5.8S rRNA/ITS2 sequences revealed that the detected Trypanosoma were most closely related to th

SUBMITTER: Gomontean B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12736051 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature