2017
DOI: 10.15344/2456-4028/2017/118
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A Pilot Study for the Establishment of a Bloodsucking Model for Forcipomyia taiwana (Biting Midge)

Abstract: Background: Forcipomyia taiwana, a small biting midge that has an island-wide presence in Taiwan, is a notoriously annoying bloodsucking pest. Bites from female F. taiwana can cause itching, swelling, lesions, and severe anaphylactic reactions; however, little is known about the factors that enhance or hinder their bloodsucking behavior. Methods: A pilot study of F. taiwana was conducted on two New Zealand White rabbits under controlled conditions. Sweat from human subjects was collected and applied to the rig… Show more

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“…During the daytime, the female midge preferentially attacks exposed human body parts to obtain blood meal for egg production [3]. The preference of F. taiwana for human blood was demonstrated by the enhancement of its feeding efficiency on a New Zealand rabbit after the application of human sweat on the rabbit's skin [4]. Because F. taiwana bites can cause severe allergic responses in sensitive individuals [5,6], the presence of F. taiwana engenders unfavorable conditions for outdoor activities and affects tourism economically [2].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…During the daytime, the female midge preferentially attacks exposed human body parts to obtain blood meal for egg production [3]. The preference of F. taiwana for human blood was demonstrated by the enhancement of its feeding efficiency on a New Zealand rabbit after the application of human sweat on the rabbit's skin [4]. Because F. taiwana bites can cause severe allergic responses in sensitive individuals [5,6], the presence of F. taiwana engenders unfavorable conditions for outdoor activities and affects tourism economically [2].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%