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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3774819?pdf=render |
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