Identification of economically important parasites

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of this creates a low, dense “capoeira” which is highly favour Page 1 60() Parasitology
Supplement of this creates a low, dense “capoeira” which is highly favourable to Lu.
flaviscutellata and may, therefore, increase the incidence of cutaneous and diffuse
cutaneous leishmaniasis due to L. m. amazonensis. Alternatively, pushing back the forest
and establishing an open, dry terrain may create new areas which are favourable for Lu.
longipalpis and accompanying visceral leishmaniasis. The ideal solution to control of …
Abstract
The taxonomy of a parasite can be an important guide to its pathogenic characteristics. A wide range of anatomical, biochemical and behavioural tests is now being developed to define different strains and subspecies of the main tropical parasites.
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