Article
[Genetic differentiation of three Colombian populations of Triatoma dimidiata (Heteroptera: Reduviidae) by ND4 mitochondrial gene molecular analysis].
Biomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud - 1 Jan 2000
Grisales Nelson, Triana Omar, Angulo Víctor, Jaramillo Nicolás, Parra-Henao Gabriel, Panzera Francisco, Gómez-Palacio Andrés
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Triatoma dimidiata is the second most important vector of Chagas disease in Colombia after Rhodnius prolixus. Population genetic studies are essential for the adequate design and implementation of vector control and surveillance strategies. OBJECTIVE: The level of genetic variability and population differentiation was surveyed among three Colombian populations of T. dimidiata from different...
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