Geographical distribution of potential mechanical vectors implicated in Surra transmission in Spain: an entomological perspective
Abstract Background Haematophagous Diptera can transmit a wide range of diseases to both humans and animals. Some species of the Trypanosoma genus rely on these vectors for transmission, either cyclically or mechanically. Trypanosoma evansi, the causative agent of Surra, is the only African-origin t...
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| author | Adrián Melián-Henríquez María Teresa Tejedor-Junco Daniel Bravo-Barriga Mikel Alexander González Pedro María Alarcón-Elbal Carlos Barceló Ignacio Ruiz-Arrondo Massimo Paone Giuliano Cecchi Juan Alberto Corbera |
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| description | Abstract Background Haematophagous Diptera can transmit a wide range of diseases to both humans and animals. Some species of the Trypanosoma genus rely on these vectors for transmission, either cyclically or mechanically. Trypanosoma evansi, the causative agent of Surra, is the only African-origin trypanosome species detected in Spain to date, which is mechanically transmitted. Methods To assess the occurrence and distribution of potential mechanical vectors at the national level, a systematic review was conducted on the Hippoboscidae, Muscidae and Tabanidae families. The review followed the methodology established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and adhered to PRISMA guidelines. Data were compiled from 43 peer-reviewed scientific publications and four citizen science digital databases. Results The review identified three genera belonging to the Hippoboscidae, two of the Muscidae and ten of the Tabanidae families. Genus-level distribution maps were generated for each group. Conclusions This atlas serves as a valuable tool for the prevention and control of vector-borne animal trypanosomosis in Spain. Nonetheless, further studies on the distribution, ecology and behaviour of haematophagous dipterans are essential to better understand their role in disease transmission and their potential impact on future outbreaks. Graphical abstract |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8b16557fc6024bd5bacb3f4a24da45af2025-08-20T03:04:22ZengBMCParasites & Vectors1756-33052025-07-0118111110.1186/s13071-025-06922-9Geographical distribution of potential mechanical vectors implicated in Surra transmission in Spain: an entomological perspectiveAdrián Melián-Henríquez0María Teresa Tejedor-Junco1Daniel Bravo-Barriga2Mikel Alexander González3Pedro María Alarcón-Elbal4Carlos Barceló5Ignacio Ruiz-Arrondo6Massimo Paone7Giuliano Cecchi8Juan Alberto Corbera9Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran CanariaResearch Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran CanariaDepartment of Animal Health (Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of CordobaDepartamento de Biología de la Conservación y Cambio Global, Estación Biológica de Doñana (EBD-CSIC)Department of Animal Production and Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Public Veterinary Health and Food Science and Technology, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEUApplied Zoology and Animal Conservation Group, Faculty of Sciences, University of the Balearic IslandsDepartment of Animal Pathology. Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2 (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA)Animal Production and Health Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)Animal Production and Health Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran CanariaAbstract Background Haematophagous Diptera can transmit a wide range of diseases to both humans and animals. Some species of the Trypanosoma genus rely on these vectors for transmission, either cyclically or mechanically. Trypanosoma evansi, the causative agent of Surra, is the only African-origin trypanosome species detected in Spain to date, which is mechanically transmitted. Methods To assess the occurrence and distribution of potential mechanical vectors at the national level, a systematic review was conducted on the Hippoboscidae, Muscidae and Tabanidae families. The review followed the methodology established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and adhered to PRISMA guidelines. Data were compiled from 43 peer-reviewed scientific publications and four citizen science digital databases. Results The review identified three genera belonging to the Hippoboscidae, two of the Muscidae and ten of the Tabanidae families. Genus-level distribution maps were generated for each group. Conclusions This atlas serves as a valuable tool for the prevention and control of vector-borne animal trypanosomosis in Spain. Nonetheless, further studies on the distribution, ecology and behaviour of haematophagous dipterans are essential to better understand their role in disease transmission and their potential impact on future outbreaks. Graphical abstracthttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06922-9DipteraSurraMapsMuscidaeHippoboscidaeTabanidae |
| spellingShingle | Adrián Melián-Henríquez María Teresa Tejedor-Junco Daniel Bravo-Barriga Mikel Alexander González Pedro María Alarcón-Elbal Carlos Barceló Ignacio Ruiz-Arrondo Massimo Paone Giuliano Cecchi Juan Alberto Corbera Geographical distribution of potential mechanical vectors implicated in Surra transmission in Spain: an entomological perspective Parasites & Vectors Diptera Surra Maps Muscidae Hippoboscidae Tabanidae |
| title | Geographical distribution of potential mechanical vectors implicated in Surra transmission in Spain: an entomological perspective |
| title_full | Geographical distribution of potential mechanical vectors implicated in Surra transmission in Spain: an entomological perspective |
| title_fullStr | Geographical distribution of potential mechanical vectors implicated in Surra transmission in Spain: an entomological perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Geographical distribution of potential mechanical vectors implicated in Surra transmission in Spain: an entomological perspective |
| title_short | Geographical distribution of potential mechanical vectors implicated in Surra transmission in Spain: an entomological perspective |
| title_sort | geographical distribution of potential mechanical vectors implicated in surra transmission in spain an entomological perspective |
| topic | Diptera Surra Maps Muscidae Hippoboscidae Tabanidae |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06922-9 |
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