Calderón RL, Tay J, Sánchez VJT, Ruiz SD

Language: Spanish
References: 21
Page: 192-199
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ABSTRACT

A great variety of arthropods species may affect men. Body temperature, its smell, sweat, cutaneous microflora and even colors and clothes can attract them, so the frequent cases of bites, punctures and stings that requires medical attention. A review of the problems often seen in Mexico caused by there insects is made with the description of the different classes, gender, order and species.

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