title: Biosystematics and distribution of simuliid vectors of human onchocerciasis in South America.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Entomology, British Museum (Natural History), London, U.K.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Shelley
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D007303:Insect Vectors; D009854:Onchocerca / Q000502:physiology; D009855:Onchocerciasis / Q000635:transmission*; D012843:Simuliidae / Q000145:classification / Q000469:parasitology; D013020:South America