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P-ISSN: 2349-6800, E-ISSN: 2320-7078

Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2018, Vol. 6, Issue 2
The first report of pathogenic bacteria isolated from blow flies Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in Sari city, North of Iran

Farzad Motevali Haghi, Mohammad Ahanjan, Masoumeh Eslamifar and Khalil Akbari Mohammadi

Blow Flies are found worldwide, occurring nearly every place inhabited by human. They may transmit disease organisms to people. This study was done to isolate some of bacteria from Lucilia sericata in Sari City and determine their antibiotic susceptibility pattern. In this experimental study, totally 600 blow flies were collected from 3sites of Sari city (April–Dec 2016). Bacteria on the external surface and digestive system of each fly were identified by using standard tests based on Bergay, s technique. Antibiotic susceptibility test was performed by disc diffusion method based on CLSI. There were 2 peaks of fly activity in a year; (Jun-July and Aug-Sep). The most common isolated bacteria were E. coli (19%) and S. aureus (15.8 %). Antibiotic resistance was found in isolated. These findings suggest a potential role of blowflies in transmission of pathogenic bacteria with antibiotic resistance. Therefore, their population should be controlled in North of Iran.
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How to cite this article:
Farzad Motevali Haghi, Mohammad Ahanjan, Masoumeh Eslamifar, Khalil Akbari Mohammadi. The first report of pathogenic bacteria isolated from blow flies Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in Sari city, North of Iran. J Entomol Zool Stud 2018;6(2):2056-2061.

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