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Anopheles species composition explains differences in Plasmodium transmission in La Guajira, northern Colombia
1 Nov 2014
Abstract excerpt
Malaria in La Guajira, the most northern state of Colombia, shows two different epidemiological patterns. Malaria is endemic in the municipality of Dibulla whereas in Riohacha it is characterised by sporadic outbreaks. This study aimed to establish whether differences in transmission patterns could be attributed to different vector species. The most abundant adult female species were Anopheles aquasalis,...
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