Multiple Trypanosoma infections are common amongst Glossina species in the new farming areas of Rufiji district, Tanzania

• Published in: Parasites & vectors Vol. 4; no. 1; p. 217
• Main Authors: Malele, Imna I, Magwisha, Henry B, Nyingilili, Hamisi S, Mamiro, Kamilius A, Rukambile, Elipidius J, Daffa, Joyce W, Lyaruu, Eugene A, Kapange, Lupakisyo A, Kasilagila, Gideon K, Lwitiko, Nicodemus K, Msami, Halifa M, Kimbita, Elikira N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Springer-Verlag 17.11.2011; BioMed Central Ltd; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Animals; attractants; Biodiversity; Care and treatment; Cattle; Causes of; Diagnosis; Disease transmission; DNA; DNA, Protozoan - genetics; DNA, Protozoan - isolation & purification; dry season; farming systems; Glossina; Glossina pallidipes; Humans; Insect Control - methods; Livestock; livestock production; Microscopy; Mortality; pastoralists; Polymerase Chain Reaction; Population density; R&D; Research & development; Tanzania; trapping; traps; Trypanosoma; Trypanosoma - classification; Trypanosoma - genetics; Trypanosoma - isolation & purification; Trypanosomiasis; tsetse; Tsetse Flies - growth & development; Tsetse Flies - parasitology; wetlands; Tanzania

BACKGROUND: Tsetse flies and trypanosomiasis are among several factors that constrain livestock development in Tanzania. Over the years Rufiji District was excluded from livestock production owing to tsetse fly infestation, however, a few years ago there was an influx of livestock following eviction...