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Exploring genetic variation in haplotypes of the filariasis vector Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) through DNA barcoding.
Acta tropica - 1 May 2017
Vadivalagan Chithravel, Karthika Pushparaj, Murugan Kadarkarai, Panneerselvam Chellasamy, Del Serrone Paola, Benelli Giovanni
Abstract excerpt
Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) is a vector of many pathogens and parasites of humans, as well as domestic and wild animals. In urban and semi-urban Asian countries, Cx. quinquefasciatus is a main vector of nematodes causing lymphatic filariasis. In the African region, it vectors the Rift Valley fever virus, while in the USA it transmits West Nile, St. Louis encephalitis and Western equine...
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