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

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

Abstract Background 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 e...

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Main Authors: Louise Kelly-Hope, Rossely Paulo, Brent Thomas, Miguel Brito, Thomas R. Unnasch, David Molyneux
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2017-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Loa loa
Loiasis
Tropical eye worm
Chrysops
Vector control
Lymphatic filariasis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2103-y

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