Sandfly pheromones: Their biology and potential for use in control programs
Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) is the vector of Leishmania chagasi the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in South and Central America, particularly Brazil, where the greatest incidence occurs. The disease is fatal if untreated. Although huge efforts have been made to contr...
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Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2008-09-01
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Series: | Parasite |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2008153252 |