Insect vectors of Leishmania: distribution, physiology and their control
Leishmaniasis is a deadly vector-borne disease that causes significant morbidity and mortality in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Mediterranean regions. The causative agent of leishmaniasis is transmitted from man to man by a tiny insect called sandfly. Approximately, 600 species of sandflies are kn...
Main Authors: | Umakant Sharma, Sarman Singh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2008-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Vector Borne Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.mrcindia.org/journal/issues/454255.pdf |
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