Comprehensive Survey of Domiciliary Triatomine Species Capable of Transmitting Chagas Disease in Southern Ecuador.
BACKGROUND:Chagas disease is endemic to the southern Andean region of Ecuador, an area with one of the highest poverty rates in the country. However, few studies have looked into the epidemiology, vectors and transmission risks in this region. In this study we describe the triatomine household infes...
Main Authors: | Mario J Grijalva, Anita G Villacis, Sofia Ocaña-Mayorga, Cesar A Yumiseva, Ana L Moncayo, Esteban G Baus |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2015-01-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4595344?pdf=render |
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