Evaluation of a community-based trapping program to collect simulium ochraceum sensu lato for verification of onchocerciasis elimination

Background: Collection of the black fly vectors of onchocerciasis worldwide relies upon human landing collections. Recent studies have suggested that the Esperanza Window Trap baited with a human scent lure and CO2 had the potential to replace human hosts for the collection of Simulium ochraceum sen...

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Main Authors: Mutuku, Francis, Rodríguez Pérez, Mario Alberto, Adeleke, Monsuru Adebayo, Rodríguez Luna, Isabel C., Cupp, Eddie W., Unnasch, Thomas R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2014
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Online Access:http://eprints.uanl.mx/15254/1/362.pdf