Molecular and MALDI-TOF MS identification of swallow bugs Cimex hirundinis (Heteroptera: Cimicidae) and endosymbionts in France

Abstract Background The Cimicidae are obligatory blood-feeding ectoparasites of medical and veterinary importance. We aim in the current study to assess the ability of MALDI-TOF MS to identify Cimex hirundinis swallow bugs collected in house martin nests. Methods Swallow bugs were picked out from ab...

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Main Authors: Fatima Zohra Hamlili, Jean-Michel Bérenger, Adama Zan Diarra, Philippe Parola
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: BMC 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/b9f1783ca3cf423cac5fb9a7bd3d47fc
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