Rudelli C, Isani G, Andreani G, Tedesco P, Galuppi R. Detection of Lotmaria passim in honeybees from Emilia Romagna (Italy) based on a culture method.
J Invertebr Pathol 2023;
201:108007. [PMID:
37839581 DOI:
10.1016/j.jip.2023.108007]
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Abstract
Lotmaria passim is considered an emerging field of study in honeybee pathology, since it can threaten the health of the colony leading to a higher mortality rate. However, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the diffusion of this trypanosomatid in Italy. In this study, we highlight the presence of L. passim in the province of Bologna through its culture isolation from honeybee guts and microscopic observation.
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