Diversity of mitochondrial genes and predominance of Clade B in different head lice populations in the northwest of Iran
Abstract Background The head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, is the most important ectoparasite causing many health problems. Several linkages are presented for this parasite, each representing a particular geographical distribution, prevalence rate, vector competence, susceptibility to pediculici...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-09-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04364-z |