Genetic diversity and population structure of Phlebotomus argentipes: Vector of Leishmania donovani in Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT: Phlebotomus argentipes is the vector of Leishmania donovani which causes the disease leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease and a growing health problem in Sri Lanka. A proper understanding of the population genetic structure of sand fly vectors is considered important prior to planning and implementation of a successful vector control program. Thus, the present study was conducted to determine the population genetic structure of sand fly vectors in Sri Lanka. Two mitochondrial genes namely Cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (Cox 1) and Cytochrome b (Cytb), and the internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) region from the nuclear ribosomal DNA were used for molecular characterization. Analyses included maximum likelihood method, network analysis and DNA polymorphisms. The outcome revealed uniq

SUBMITTER: Pathirage DRK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8445420 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature