Biosyslematics and distribution of Simuliid vectors of human onchocerciasis in South America
A brief review is given of the taxonomic status, biology and medical importance, and distribution of the vectors of human onchocerciasis in Latin America. Key reference works are cited and distribution maps of each vector species in relation to the known onchocerciasis foci are given.
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Main Author: | Shelley,A. J. |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde
1988
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761988000400001 |
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