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From: Sergentomyia schwetzi is not a competent vector for Leishmania donovani and other Leishmania species pathogenic to humans

Figure 4

Development of L. donovani in sand flies at 21°C. A) Rates and intensities of infections in Sergentomyia schwetzi (S.s.) and Lutzomyia longipalpis (L.l.). Numbers of dissected females are shown above bars. Probability of differences was tested by Chi-square test. B) Location of L. donovani in infected Sergentomyia schwetzi (S.s.) and Lutzomyia longipalpis (L.l.). AMG, abdominal midgut; TMG, thoracic midgut; SV, stomodeal valve.

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Parasites & Vectors

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