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Phylogeography and genetic variation of Triatoma dimidiata, the main Chagas disease vector in Central America, and its position within the genus Triatoma.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 7 May 2008
Bargues María Dolores, Klisiowicz Debora R, Gonzalez-Candelas Fernando, Ramsey Janine M, Monroy Carlota, Ponce Carlos, Salazar-Schettino Paz María, Panzera Francisco, Abad-Franch Fernando, Sousa Octavio E, Schofield Christopher J, Dujardin Jean Pierre, Guhl Felipe, Mas-Coma Santiago
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Among Chagas disease triatomine vectors, the largest genus, Triatoma, includes species of high public health interest. Triatoma dimidiata, the main vector throughout Central America and up to Ecuador, presents extensive phenotypic, genotypic, and behavioral diversity in sylvatic, peridomestic and domestic habitats, and non-domiciliated populations acting as reinfestation sources. DNA sequence...
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