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Microsatellites Reveal a High Population Structure in Triatoma infestans from Chuquisaca, Bolivia

2008; Public Library of Science; Volume: 2; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1371/journal.pntd.0000202

1935-2735

J.C. Pizarro, Lauren M. Gilligan, Lori Stevens,

Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences

For Chagas disease, the most serious infectious disease in the Americas, effective disease control depends on elimination of vectors through spraying with insecticides. Molecular genetic research can help vector control programs by identifying and characterizing vector populations and then developing effective intervention strategies.