Article
[Population structure and genetic variability of Rhodnius prolixus (Hemiptera: reduviidae) from different geographic areas of Colombia].
Biomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud - 1 Jan 2007
López Diana Carolina, Jaramillo Carlos, Guhl Felipe
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Rhodnius prolixus is the most important vector of Chagas disease in Colombia. Genetic characterization of this species is useful to understand its potential of dispersion. The distribution of the vector and the genetic population structure are important factors for the adequate implementation of control programs and epidemiological surveillance of Chagas disease. OBJECTIVE: Genetic relationships...
Topics
- Animals
- Chagas Disease
- Colombia
- Genetic Variation
- Genetics, Population
- Insect Vectors
- Phylogeny
- Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique
- Rhodnius
