American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Panama: a historical review of entomological studies on anthropophilic Lutzomyia sand fly species

American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Panama: a historical review of entomological studies on anthropophilic Lutzomyia sand fly species

Abstract We review existing information on the epidemiology of American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ACL) in Panama, with emphasis on the bionomics of anthropophilic Lutzomyia sand fly species. Evidence from Panamanian studies suggests that there are six anthropophilic species in the country: Lutzomyia...

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Main Authors: Larissa C Dutari, Jose R Loaiza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Leishmania
Lutzomyia
Anthropophilic
Taxonomy
Bionomics
Vector control
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-218

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