The Roles of Mosquitoes in the Circulation of Monoxenous Trypanosomatids in Temperate Climates.

ABSTRACT: Monoxenous (insect-restricted) trypanosomatids are highly diverse and abundant in nature. While many papers focus on the taxonomy and distribution of these parasites, studies on their biology are still scarce. In particular, this concerns trypanosomatids inhabiting the ubiquitous mosquitoes. To shed light on the circulation of monoxenous trypanosomatids with the participation of mosquitoes, we performed a multifaceted study combining the examination of naturally- and experimentally-infected insects using light and electron microscopy and molecular identification of parasites. Our examination of overwintering mosquitoes (genera Culex and Culiseta) revealed that their guts contained living trypanosomatids, which can be spread during the next season. Experimental infections with

SUBMITTER: Kostygov AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9695722 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature