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Genetic structure of natural populations of the sand fly Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) from the Brazilian northeastern region.
Acta tropica - 1 Apr 2006
de Queiroz Balbino Valdir, Coutinho-Abreu Iliano Vieira, Sonoda Ivan Vieira, Melo Márcia Almeida, de Andrade Paulo Paes, de Castro José Adail Fonseca, Rebêlo José Macário, Carvalho Sílvia Maria Santos, Ramalho-Ortigão Marcelo
Abstract excerpt
In Latin America, Lutzomyia longipalpis is the principal vector of Leishmania chagasi, and is associated with the majority of active foci of visceral leishmaniasis. In spite of the fact that this sand fly is spread practically throughout the entire Neotropical Region, its distribution is not uniform due to geographic and environmental barriers. Geographic isolation coupled with reduced flight abilities may...
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