Population structure of the Chagas disease vector Triatoma infestans in an urban environment.

• Main Authors: Camilo E Khatchikian (Author), Erica A Foley (Author), Corentin M Barbu (Author), Josephine Hwang (Author), Jenny Ancca-Juárez (Author), Katty Borrini-Mayori (Author), Victor R Quıspe-Machaca (Author), Cesar Naquira (Author), Dustin Brisson (Author), Michael Z Levy (Author), Chagas Disease Working Group in Arequipa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2015-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Chagas disease is a vector-borne disease endemic in Latin America. Triatoma infestans, a common vector of this disease, has recently expanded its range into rapidly developing cities of Latin America. We aim to identify the environmental features that affect the colonization and dispersal of T. infe...