Biosystematics 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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Veröffentlicht in:	Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz 1988-10, Vol.83 (4), p.399-403
1. Verfasser:	SHELLEY, A. J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Biological and medical sciences Diseases caused by nematodes Filariases Helminthic diseases Infectious diseases Insect Vectors Medical sciences Onchocerca - physiology Onchocerciasis - transmission Onchocercosis Parasitic diseases Simuliidae Simuliidae - classification Simuliidae - parasitology Simulium South America Tropical medicine
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	0074-0276 1678-8060
DOI:	10.1590/S0074-02761988000400001