Potential of Moroccan entomopathogenic nematodes for the control of the Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann (Diptera: Tephritidae).

The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann, is a deleterious pest worldwide affecting fruit production. The entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are a potential biocontrol agent that could be effectively used to control this Mediterranean fruit fly. In this study, five EPN strains reported from different fields in Morocco were evaluated for their efficacy against C.

[Screening diabetic retinopathy using a telediagnosis system. Results of the upper Rhine survey].

Introduction: The aim of this study was to present the results of diabetic retinopathy screening using a nonmydriatic fundus camera in the upper Rhine (France).

Method: The screening period took place from September 2004 to December 2007. Patients came to three referring medical centers (Altkirch, Mulhouse, Thann) and all had three fundus photographs on both eyes without pupillary dilatation.