Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-102).
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
1. Introduction -- 2. Techniques used in the recognition of Species Complexes -- 3. Species Complexes -- 4. Prospects for the future -- 5. References and select bibliography (Chapter-wise listing).
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Vector-borne diseases are a major health problem in South-East Asia and in other parts of the world. There are about 4,500 mosquito species in existence; species belonging to the Anopheles genus transmit malaria. Combating malaria is part of the Millennium Development Goals, and vector control is a key strategy both regionally and globally. Therefore, the review and dissemination of information on vector species is critically important. Most of the anophelines that are involved in the transmission of malaria in South and South-East Asia have been identified as species complexes. Members of a s.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
Library of Congress -- New Delhi Overseas Office
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
International Standard Book Number
9789290222941
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Anopheles-- Southeast Asia.
Malaria-- Transmission-- Southeast Asia.
Anopheles.
Insect Vectors.
Malaria-- transmission.
Species Specificity.
Anopheles.
Malaria-- Transmission.
NATURE-- Animals-- Insects & Spiders.
SCIENCE-- Life Sciences-- Zoology-- Entomology.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Asia, Southeastern.
Southeast Asia.
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(SUBJECT CATEGORY (Provisional
NAT-- 017000
SCI-- 025000
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Number
595
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77/2
Edition
22
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
QL536
Book number
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A56
2007eb
OTHER CLASS NUMBERS
Class number
QX
515
CORPORATE BODY NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
World Health Organization., Regional Office for South-East Asia.