The Fleas (Siphonaptera) in Iran: Diversity, Host Range, and Medical Importance.

• Main Authors: Naseh Maleki-Ravasan (Author), Samaneh Solhjouy-Fard (Author), Jean-Claude Beaucournu (Author), Anne Laudisoit (Author), Ehsan Mostafavi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND:Flea-borne diseases have a wide distribution in the world. Studies on the identity, abundance, distribution and seasonality of the potential vectors of pathogenic agents (e.g. Yersinia pestis, Francisella tularensis, and Rickettsia felis) are necessary tools for controlling and preventing...