Loa loa vectors Chrysops spp.: perspectives on research, distribution, bionomics, and implications for elimination of lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis

Loiasis is a filarial disease caused Loa loa. The main vectors are Chrysops silacea and C. dimidiata which are confined to the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa. Loiasis is a mild disease, but individuals with high microfilaria loads may suffer from severe adverse events if treated wit...

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Main Author: Kelly-Hope, Louise (author)
Other Authors: Paulo, Rossely (author), Thomas, Brent (author), Brito, Miguel (author), Unnasch, Thomas R. (author), Molyneux, David (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2017
Subjects:
Animal distribution
Animals
Diptera
Disease eradication
Ecology
Humans
Insect vectors
Loa
Loiasis
Onchocerciasis
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/7013
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.ipl.pt:10400.21/7013

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/7013

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