Evidence to support natural hybridization between Anopheles sinensis and Anopheles kleini (Diptera: Culicidae): Possibly a significant mechanism for gene introgression in sympatric populations

• Main Authors: Wej Choochote, Gi Sik Min, Pewpan M. Intapan, Chairat Tantrawatpan, Atiporn Saeung, Viraphong Lulitanond
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84892468895&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/53613
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax is still a public health problem in the Republic of Korea (ROK), particularly regarding the recent re-emergence of this malarial species near the demilitarized zone in northwestern Paju City, Gyeonggi-do Province. Currently, at least 4 species (An. klei...