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Genetic diversity and population structure of Phlebotomus argentipes: Vector of Leishmania donovani in Sri Lanka.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Pathirage Dulani Ruwanika K, Weeraratne Thilini C, Senanayake Sanath C, Karunaratne S H P Parakrama, Karunaweera Nadira D
Abstract excerpt
Phlebotomus argentipes is the vector of Leishmania donovani which causes the disease leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease and a growing health problem in Sri Lanka. A proper understanding of the population genetic structure of sand fly vectors is considered important prior to planning and implementation of a successful vector control program. Thus, the present study was conducted to determine the...
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