<it>Cardiocladius oliffi </it>(Diptera: Chironomidae) as a potential biological control agent against <it>Simulium squamosum </it>(Diptera: Simuliidae)

<it>Cardiocladius oliffi </it>(Diptera: Chironomidae) as a potential biological control agent against <it>Simulium squamosum </it>(Diptera: Simuliidae)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The control of onchocerciasis in the African region is currently based mainly on the mass drug administration of ivermectin. Whilst this has been found to limit morbidity, it does not stop transmission. In the absence of a macrofilar...

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Main Authors: Wilson Michael D, Amakye Josef, Ghansah Anita, Fokam Eric, Boakye Daniel A, Brown Charles A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/2/1/20

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