Biosyslematics and distribution of Simuliid vectors of human onchocerciasis in South America

Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

A. J. Shelley¹ 

[1] ,British Museum Department of Entomology London,U.K

关键词: simuliid vectors;    biosystematics;    distribution;    onchocerciasis;    South America;    simulídeos vetores;    biossistemática;    distribuição;    oncocercose;    América do Sul;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0074-02761988000400001

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

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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