A new flea from Iran |
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| Authors: | Mohammad Mehdi Darvishi Mohammad Reza Youssefi Emad Changizi Rasoul Rostami Lima Mohammad Taghi Rahimi |
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| Institution: | 1.Department of Parasitology, Semnan, Iran;2.Department of Parasitology, Islamic Azad University, Babol Branch, Babol, Iran;3.Department of Parasitology Veterinary, Semnan, Iran;4.Shahmirzad Veterinary Faculty, Semnan, Iran;5.Young Researchers Club, Islamic Azad University, Babol-branch, Babol, Iran;Epidemology department of Pasteur Institute, Tehran, Iran., Tel: +989111836073, Fax: +985442451, E-mail: |
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| Abstract: | Fleas are obligatory ectoparsites of humans and animals. These tiny insects are hematophagous and they can transmit a wide varity of disease agents to humans and domesticated animals. Indeed, this pest causes a considerable economic damages and health dangers particularly in tropical and subtropical. During an investigation on ectoparasites of five Mus muscuuls in Semnan province, Iran, 15 fleas (8 males and 7 females) were collected. The extracted fleas mounted using clearing, dehydrating, mounting process and preserved with Canada balsam. After precise study, all of examined specimens were recognized as Leptopsylla aethiopicus aethiopicus using available systematic keys. This is the first report of this genus and species in Iran. And this country is new locality for Leptopsylla aethiopicus aethiopicus. |
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| Keywords: | Flea Ectoparasite Rodent House mouse Mus muscuuls Iran |
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