Aerobic Microbial Community of Insectary Population of Phlebotomus papatasi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microbes particularly bacteria presenting in the gut of haematophagous insects may have an important role in the epidemiology of human infectious disease.

Methods

The microbial flora of gut and surrounding environmental of a laboratory strain of Phlebotomus papatasi, the main vector of Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ZCL) in the old world, was investigated. Biochemical reactions and 16s rDNA sequencing of the isolated bacteria against 24 sugars and amino acids were used for bacteria species identification. Common mycological media used for fungi identification as well.

Results

Most isolates belonged to the Enterobacteriaceae, a large, heterogeneous group of gram-negative rods whose natural habitat is the intestinal tract of humans and animals. Enterobacte

SUBMITTER: Maleki-Ravasan N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4289513 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature