The esperanza window trap reduces the human biting rate of Simulium ochraceum s.l. in formerly onchocerciasis endemic foci in Southern Mexico

Abstract Background The Esperanza Window Trap (EWT) baited with CO2 and human sweat compounds is attractive to Simulium ochraceum s.l., the primary vector of Onchocerca volvulus in the historically largest endemic foci in Me ´xico and Guatemala. Methodology/Principal findings The ability of the E...

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Autores principales: Rodríguez Pérez, Mario Alberto, Garza Hernandez, Javier Alfonso, Salinas Carmona, Mario César, Fernández Salas, Ildefonso, Reyes Villanueva, Filiberto, Real Najarro, Olga, Cupp, Eddie W., Unnasch, Thomas R.
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Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2017
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Acceso en línea:http://eprints.uanl.mx/17574/1/358.pdf