Exposure to Leishmania spp. infection and Lutzomyia spp. in individuals living in an area endemic for visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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53: e20190320, 2020. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
This study aimed to investigate human exposure to Leishmania spp. infection and sandflies in an area endemic for the disease.METHODS:
The presence of antibodies specific for Leishmania spp. and saliva of Lutzomyia spp. and that of L. infantum DNA in blood were evaluated.RESULTS:
Antibodies against Leishmania spp. and sandfly saliva were observed in 20.8% and 37.7% of individuals, respectively. DNA of Leishmania spp. was amplified from the blood of one patient.CONCLUSIONS:
The results suggest that Leishmania spp. infection may be underdiagnosed in this area.
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Main subject:
Psychodidae
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Insect Vectors
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Leishmania
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Leishmaniasis, Visceral
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual Paulista/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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