Emergence of sandflies (Phlebotominae) in Austria, a Central European country
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- Veröffentlicht: Freitag, 10. März 2017 16:33
Abstract
The possible existence of autochthonous sandfly populations in Central Europe north of the Alps has long been excluded. However, in the past years, sandflies have been documented in Germany, Belgium, and recently, also in Austria, close to the Slovenian border. Moreover, autochthonous human Leishmania and Phlebovirus infections have been reported in Central Europe, particularly in Germany.