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Survey of bed bug infestations in homeless shelters in southern France.
In: Scientific Reports, Jg. 13 (2023-08-02), Heft 1, S. 1-11
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Bed bug has become a major public health pest worldwide. Infestation may result in numerous negative health effects. Homeless shelters are one of the most habitats that can be infested with bed bugs, a few studies have focused on bed bug infestations in these settings. We conducted a survey of infestations of bed bugs in a homeless shelter in southern France, using an innovative seven-level scale (0–6) to assess the degree of infestation, MALDI TOF-MS to identify bed bugs, and a biomolecular tool to detect bacteria. Bed bug infestations were documented in 13% (9/68) of investigated rooms. A total of 184 bed bugs were collected and morphologically identified as Cimex lectularius. MALDI TOF–MS analysis allowed us to obtain high-quality MS spectra for all 184 specimens, to correctly identify all specimens, and included 178/184 (97%) Log Score Values higher than 1.8. Among the bacteria tested, Wolbachia sp. DNA was found in 149/184 (81%) of the bed bugs, and one sample was positive for Coxiella burnetii, the agent of Q fever. Our study is the first of its kind that offers new perspectives for increasing public awareness of the conditions in homeless shelters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Survey of bed bug infestations in homeless shelters in southern France.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Hasnaoui, Bouthaina ; Bérenger, Jean Michel ; Delaunay, Pascal ; Diarra, Adama Zan ; Ndiaye, El Hadji Ibrahima ; M'madi, Saidou Ahamada ; Masotti, Noelle ; Sevestre, Jacques ; Parola, Philippe |
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Zeitschrift: | Scientific Reports, Jg. 13 (2023-08-02), Heft 1, S. 1-11 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2023 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 2045-2322 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1038/s41598-023-38458-2 |
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