Vector--parasite relationships: the effect of Trypanosoma (Nannomonas) congolense on Glossina pallidipes

Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 1983 Jun;77(3):315-20. doi: 10.1080/00034983.1983.11811714.

Abstract

An electron microscope study was made on the infection by Trypanosoma (Nannomonas) congolense of the tsetse fly Glossina pallidipes. Infected flies showed many clear abnormalities in their gut cells and peritrophic membrane. These features are described and illustrated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Host-Parasite Interactions
  • Insect Vectors / parasitology
  • Intestines / parasitology
  • Intestines / ultrastructure
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Trypanosoma / ultrastructure*
  • Tsetse Flies / parasitology*