Elimination of <it>Rhodnius prolixus </it>in Central America

<p>Abstract</p> <p><it>Rhodnius prolixus </it>is one of the main vectors of <it>Trypanosoma cruzi</it>, causative agent of Chagas disease. In Central America, it was first discovered in 1915 in El Salvador, from where it spread northwest to Guatemala and Mex...

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Main Authors: Hashimoto Ken, Schofield Christopher J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/45