| differential ecological traits of two phlebotomus sergenti mitochondrial lineages in southwestern europe and their epidemiological implications. | the introduction of leishmaniasis in a new area requires a well-established population of the sandfly vector species of the parasite. no autochthonous cases of anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis have been detected in southwestern europe, and leishmania infantum is the only causative agent of leishmaniasis in this area. phlebotomus sergenti, the main vector of leishmania tropica, is commonly found in the iberian peninsula at sufficient densities to be able to act as a vector. it is characteris ... | 2016 | 26921209 |