Biosyslematics and distribution of Simuliid vectors of human onchocerciasis in South America

Biossistemática e distribuição de simulídeos vetores da oncocercose humana na América do Sul

A brief review is given of the taxonomic status, biology and medical importance, and distribution of the vectors of human onchocerciasis in Latin America. Key reference works are cited and distribution maps of each vector species in relation to the known onchocerciasis foci are given.

simuliid vectors; biosystematics; distribution; onchocerciasis; South America