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To re-evaluate the vector competence of Glossina palpalis gambiensis for Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma brucei brucei isolates after insectary rearing.

February 10, 20260 citations

Vector competence re-evaluation of reared Glossina palpalis gambiensis for transmission of Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma brucei brucei isolates for an experimental event.

TYTindwendé Justin YaméogoDirection de l’Epidémiologie et de Lutte contre les Maladies ABAlain BoulangéCentre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement WSWendemanegdé Ernest SalouNazi Boni University

Key Points

To re-evaluate the vector competence of Glossina palpalis gambiensis for Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma brucei brucei isolates after insectary rearing.
Rearing of Glossina palpalis gambiensis in an insectary
Experimental exposure to different trypanosome isolates
Comparison of vector competence findings with previous studies
Vector competence for T. b. brucei aligned with earlier data from 21 years ago
Competence for T. congolense was found to be 4.8 times higher than past estimates
Questions raised regarding the impact of insectary rearing on long-term vector competence

Abstract

The VC for T. b. brucei aligned with previous findings from 21 years ago, though a different trypanosome isolate was used at that time. However, using the same trypanosome strain, the observed competence for T. congolense was 4.8 times higher than previously reported. These results raise questions about the long-term effects of insectary rearing on VC, particularly in the absence of prolonged parasite exposure.

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