Cave-dwelling phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) in Thailand: population composition and pathogen detection of Bartonella and Trypanosoma
The data from the present study indicate that phlebotomine sand flies could be potential vectors of zoonotic diseases caused by Trypanosoma sp. and Bartonella sp. To our knowledge, this is the first report of the natural infection of Bartonella associated with bats in Thailand, and the presence of T. noyesi and amphibian trypanosomes. However, further investigation is required to elucidate and enhance the understanding of potential vectors and transmission dynamics of pathogens in Thailand, particularly with regard to different seasonality, habitats, and host ranges.
Authors
- Jérôme Depaquit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6995-0088)
- Sakone Sunantaraporn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0223-8787)
- Rungfar Boonserm
- Puckavadee Somwang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6635-5339)
- Pathamet Khositharattanakool (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3722-7455)
- Thanapat Pataradool
- Padet Siriyasatien (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9248-1678)
- Isaraporn Unchanam
- Nattiya Saenchaiban
- Wilai Wongkhut
- Pinpinat Sanum
Institutions
- Chulalongkorn University (TH)
- Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (TH)
- Mae Fah Luang University (TH)
- Lampang Hospital (TH)
- Bangkok University (TH)
- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2024-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06616-8
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.17
Funders
- Chulalongkorn University
- Health Systems Research Institute
- Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University