Molecular detection of Leishmania spp in Lutzomyia longipalpis in the city of Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Leishmaniasis is a neglected disease that affects a large part of the world population. Knowing the sand fly fauna of a region is of fundamental importance for guiding health surveillance actions related to the prevention and control of leishmaniasis. A total of 86 specimens of sand flies (60 female...

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Main Authors: J.C. Castro, L.L. Bueno, T.F. Milagres, F.D. Rêgo, C.M.F. Gontijo, A.P. Peconick, A.J. Andrade, T.A. Barçante, J.M.P. Barçante
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Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
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