Tsetse flies are the sole cyclical vector of African trypanosomes (AT) in sub-Sahara Africa. These Trypanosoma parasites cause sleeping sickness in humans and nagana in cattle. Vector dissections are a rapid way of getting information on tsetse population structure, dynamics and trypanosomosis status in an area. In addition, dissections are essential to measure the impact of tsetse control methods such as the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). This e-learning course describes basic techniques for the dissection of tsetse aiming species identification, sexing, aging and determination of Trypanosoma infection rates in tsetse flies, which is part of entomological baseline data collection.
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Online E-learning Course on Basic Techniques for Tsetse Flies Dissection
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