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Original research (Published On: 18-Mar-2021)

Molecular detection of Simulium damnosum S.l, Vector of Onchocerca volvulus in Sanaga Maritime (Littoral-Cameroon)

Sevidzem Silas Lendzele and Hiol Dermy

J. Vet. Res. Adv., 03 (01):25-27

Sevidzem Silas Lendzele: Laboratoire d’Ecologie Vectorielle (LEV-IRET), Gabon

Hiol Dermy: University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon

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Article History: Received on: 18-Feb-21, Accepted on: 06-Mar-21, Published on: 18-Mar-21

Corresponding Author: Sevidzem Silas Lendzele

Email: sevidzem.lendze@gmail.com

Citation: Lendzele SS and Dermy HV (2021). Molecular detection of Simulium damnosum S.l, Vector of Onchocerca volvulus in Sanaga Maritime (Littoral-Cameroon). J. Vet. Res. Adv., 03 (01):25-27


Abstract

Aim: The study was aimed to identify Simulium species of Mouanko using molecular tools.

Method and Materials: Simulium biting humans were aspirated using a sucking tube for molecular identification. Fifty female Simulium flies were caught using the mentioned technique.

Results: Molecular genotyping revealed that the anthropophilic Simulium black flies caught were of the Simulium damnosums.l. complex.

Conclusion: The presence of Simulium damnosum s.l. indicates the risk of ongoing onchocercosis transmission in the study area.


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