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Occurrence of the off-host life stages of Tungapenetrans (Siphonaptera) in various environments in Brazil

P. M. LinardiDepartment of Parasitology Federal University of Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, CEP 32270-901, MG, Brazil
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C. M. L. CalheirosInstitute of Biological Sciences and Health Federal University of Alagoas, Praça Afrãnio Jorge s/n, Trapiche, Maceió, CEP 57010-300, AL, Brazil, and Alagoas State University of Health Sciences and School of Biological Sciences and Health, Avenida Siqueira Campos 2095, Maceio, CEP 57010-001, AL, Brazil, Travessa Menino Marcelo, Quadra B, Lote 12, N° 213, Residencial Jardim Europa, Antares, Maceió, CEP 57046-002, AL, Brazil;, Email: [email protected]
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E. B. Campelo-JuniorInstitute of Biological Sciences and Health Federal University of Alagoas, Praça Afrãnio Jorge s/n, Trapiche, Maceió, CEP 57010-300, AL, Brazil, and Alagoas State University of Health Sciences and School of Biological Sciences and Health, Avenida Siqueira Campos 2095, Maceio, CEP 57010-001, AL, Brazil
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E. M. DuarteInstitute of Biological Sciences and Health Federal University of Alagoas, Praça Afrãnio Jorge s/n, Trapiche, Maceió, CEP 57010-300, AL, Brazil, and Alagoas State University of Health Sciences and School of Biological Sciences and Health, Avenida Siqueira Campos 2095, Maceio, CEP 57010-001, AL, Brazil
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J. HeukelbachDepartment of Community Health Federal University of Ceará and Mandacaru Foundation, Rua Vilar de Andrade 257, Fortaleza, CEP 60833-830, CE, Brazil
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H. FeldmeierInstitute of Microbiology and Hygiene Charité–Universitätsmedizin, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Hindenburgdamm 130, 12203 Berlin, Germany
Pages 337-345 | Published online: 18 Jul 2013

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