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Wild populations of Triatoma infestans are highly connected to intra-peridomestic conspecific populations in the Bolivian Andes.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Brenière Simone Frédérique, Salas Renata, Buitrago Rosio, Brémond Philippe, Sosa Victor, Bosseno Marie-France, Waleckx Etienne, Depickère Stéphanie, Barnabé Christian
Abstract excerpt
Triatoma infestans, the major vector of Chagas disease south of the Amazon in South America, has a large distribution of wild populations, contrary to what has previously been stated. These populations have been suspected of being the source of reinfestation of human habitats and could impede the full success of vector control campaigns. This study examined gene flow between intra-peridomestic populations and...
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