Genetic variability and differentiation between populations of Rhodnius prolixus and R. pallescens, vectors of Chagas' disease in Colombia.

doi:10.1590/s0074-02761995000300009

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Genetic variability and differentiation between populations of Rhodnius prolixus and R. pallescens, vectors of Chagas' disease in Colombia.

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Jan 2000

Lopez G, Moreno J

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Enzyme polymorphism in Rhodnius prolixus and R. pallescens (Hemiptera, Reduviidae), principal vectors of Chagas' disease in Colombia, was analyzed using starch gel electrophoresis. Three geographic locations were sampled in order to determine gene flow between populations and to characterize intr...

Topics

Animals
Chagas Disease
Colombia
Disease Vectors
Electrophoresis, Starch Gel
Female
Genetic Variation
Isoenzymes
Male
Polymorphism, Genetic
Rhodnius

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