Chromosome variability in the Chagas disease vector Rhodnius pallescens (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Rhodniini)

Rhodnius pallescens is the main vector of Trypanosoma cruzi in Panama and one of the most relevant secondary vectors in Colombia. Despite the importance of this species, there is limited knowledge about the genetic variability along its geographical distribution. In order to evaluate the degree of k...

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Main Authors: Andrés Gómez-Palacio, Nicolás Jaramillo-Ocampo, Omar Triana-Chávez, Azael Saldaña, José Calzada, Ruben Pérez, Francisco Panzera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 2008-03-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762008000200006