Genetic structure of Lutzomyia longipalpis populations in Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil, based on microsatellite markers.

BACKGROUND: Lutzomyialongipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) is the major vector of Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum and thus plays a crucial role in the epidemiology of American visceral leishmaniasis (AVL). This vector is the best studied species of sand fly in the Neotropical region. Many studies clai...

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Main Authors: Mirella F C Santos, Paulo E M Ribolla, Diego P Alonso, José D Andrade-Filho, Aline E Casaril, Alda M T Ferreira, Carlos E S Fernandes, Reginaldo P Brazil, Alessandra G Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3774819?pdf=render