Multi-modal Analysis of Courtship Behaviour in the Old World Leishmaniasis Vector Phlebotomus argentipes

• Main Authors: Bray, Daniel P., Khatijah, Yaman, Underhilll, Beryl A., Mitchell, Fraser, Carter, Victoria, Hamilton, James G.C.
• Format: E-Article
• Language: English
• Published: PLOS 2014
• Subjects: RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/16595/1/Multi-modal%20Analysis%20of%20Courtship%20Behaviour%28abstract%29.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/16595/; http://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0003316
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Background The sand fly Phlebotomus argentipes is arguably the most important vector of leishmaniasis worldwide. As there is no vaccine against the parasites that cause leishmaniasis, disease prevention focuses on control of the insect vector. Understanding reproductive behaviour will be essentia...