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Population genetics of neotropical Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae).
Parasites & vectors - 5 Oct 2014
Wilke André Barretto Bruno, Vidal Paloma Oliveira, Suesdek Lincoln, Marrelli Mauro Toledo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes can be found in almost every major city of Brazil and are vectors of filariasis and several arboviruses. Microsatellite markers have been widely used to uncover the genetic structure of various groups of insect populations. The aim of this study was to glimpse the genetic structure of Cx. quinquefasciatus in Brazil. METHODS: Nine populations were sampled across Brazil...
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