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Insecticide susceptibility of the sand fly leishmaniasis vector Phlebotomus argentipes in Sri Lanka.
Parasites & vectors - 13 May 2020
Pathirage Dulani R K, Karunaratne S H P Parakrama, Senanayake Sanath C, Karunaweera Nadira D
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BACKGROUND: Leishmania donovani-induced and sand fly-transmitted leishmaniasis is a growing health problem in Sri Lanka. Limited knowledge on biological and behavioral characteristics of probable vector Phlebotomus argentipes hinders disease control. Here, insecticide susceptibility patterns of P. argentipes were investigated with exploration of probable underlying resistance mechanisms. METHODS: Adult sand flies...
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