Occurrence of the malaria Vector Anopheles albimanus Wiedemman (Diptera: Culicidae) in Isla Fuerte, Colombia / Ocorrência do vetor da malária Anopheles albimanus wiedemann (Diptera: Psychodidae) em Isla Fuerte, Colômbia
Neotrop. entomol
;
32(3): 517-518, July-Sept. 2003.
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in English
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| ID: lil-513646
RESUMO
Pela primeira vez, é registrada a ocorrência do Anopheles albimanus Wiedemann em Isla Fuerte, Colômbia. Um total de doze mosquitos fêmeas foi capturado com armadilha Shannon em um ambiente peridomiciliar da ilha. Discute-se a relevância epidemiológica desta descoberta.
ABSTRACT
This is the first report of the occurrence of Anopheles albimanus Wiedemann in Isla Fuerte, Colombia. Twelve female mosquitoes were collected using an illuminated Shannon trap in a peridomestic environment of the island. The epidemiological relevance of this finding is discussed.
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Type of study:
Screening study
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Colombia
Language:
English
Journal:
Neotrop. entomol
Journal subject:
Biology
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ZOOLOGIA
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Colombia
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad de Antioquia/CO
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