Genetic structure of Lutzomyia longipalpis populations in Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil, based on microsatellite markers.

Genetic structure of Lutzomyia longipalpis populations in Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil, based on microsatellite markers.

BACKGROUND: Lutzomyialongipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) is the major vector of Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum and thus plays a crucial role in the epidemiology of American visceral leishmaniasis (AVL). This vector is the best studied species of sand fly in the Neotropical region. Many studies clai...

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Main Authors: Mirella F C Santos, Paulo E M Ribolla, Diego P Alonso, José D Andrade-Filho, Aline E Casaril, Alda M T Ferreira, Carlos E S Fernandes, Reginaldo P Brazil, Alessandra G Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3774819?pdf=render

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