The current status of the Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) species complex
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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112(3): 161-174, Mar. 2017. tab, graf
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Lutzomyia longipalpis s.l. is a complex of sibling species and is the principal vector of American visceral leishmaniasis. The present review summarises the diversity of efforts that have been undertaken to elucidate the number of unnamed species in this species complex and the phylogenetic relationships among them. A wide variety of evidence, including chemical, behavioral and molecular traits, suggests very recent speciation events and complex population structure in this group. Although significant advances have been achieved to date, differential vector capacity and the correlation between structure of parasite and vector populations have yet to be elucidated. Furthermore, increased knowledge about recent epidemiological changes, such as urbanisation, is essential for pursuing effective strategies for sandfly control in the New World.
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Assunto principal:
Psychodidae
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Especificidade da Espécie
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Genes de Insetos
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Biodiversidade
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Insetos Vetores
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Leishmaniose Visceral
Limite:
Animais
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Assunto da revista:
Medicina Tropical
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Parasitologia
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz-Fiocruz/BR
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