Entomological characterization of malaria in northern Colombia through vector and parasite species identification, and analyses of spatial distribution and infection rates

Entomological characterization of malaria in northern Colombia through vector and parasite species identification, and analyses of spatial distribution and infection rates

Abstract Background Malaria remains a worldwide public health concern and, in Colombia, despite the efforts to stop malaria transmission, the incidence of cases has increased over the last few years. In this context, it is necessary to evaluate vector diversity, infection rates, and spatial distribu...

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Main Authors: Camila González, Astrid Gisell Molina, Cielo León, Nicolás Salcedo, Silvia Rondón, Andrea Paz, Maria Claudia Atencia, Catalina Tovar, Mario Ortiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Anopheles
DNA Barcode
Malaria
Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium vivax
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-2076-5

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