First record of Lutzomyia evansi (Nuñez-Tovar 1924) in Mexico (Diptera: Psychodidae, Phlebotominae)
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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99(2): 127-129, Mar. 2004. tab
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ABSTRACT
The phlebotomine sand fly Lutzomyia evansi is recorded in Mexico for the first time. This species is a suspected vector of Leishmania infantum in other parts of its geographical range and was captured in a focus of American visceral leishmaniasis where the principal vector, Lu. longipalpis sensu lato, was also found. The relative public health importance of the two species in the study area (Chiapas state, Southern Mexico) is discussed.
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Main subject:
Psychodidae
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Insect Vectors
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
Mexico
Language:
English
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
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Parasitology
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Mexico
Institution/Affiliation country:
Instituto de Ecología/MX
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Secretaría de Salud/MX
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Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas/MX
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