Abundance, composition, peak active-period and vertical flight range of sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae), the vector of leishmaniasis in Kurunegala district
Abstract:Background: Leishmaniasis is identified as a neglected tropical disease in the world and considered a notifiable disease in Sri Lanka. It has shown an upward trend in Kurunegala district since 2008. Studies on vector bionomics, although important for implementing effective vector control, are still limited in Sri Lanka. Objective: To describe the abundance, composition, peak active-period and vertical flight range of sand flies in the Kurunegala district Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in two select… Show more
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