Molecular Epidemiology for Vector Research on Leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis is a protozoan disease caused by the genus Leishmania transmitted by female phlebotomine sand flies. Surveillance of the prevalence of Leishmania and responsive vector species in endemic and surrounding areas is important for predicting the risk and expansion of the disease. Molecular...

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Main Authors: Hirotomo Kato, Eduardo A. Gomez, Abraham G. Cáceres, Hiroshi Uezato, Tatsuyuki Mimori, Yoshihisa Hashiguchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/7/3/814/