Proven and putative vectors of American cutaneous leishmaniasis in Brazil: aspects of their biology and vectorial competence
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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104(7): 937-954, Nov. 2009.
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: lil-534156
ABSTRACT
The aim of the present review is to give relevant information on aspects of the biology and ecology, including the vectorial competence of Lutzomyia sand fly species suggested as vectors of American cutaneous leishmaniasis in Brazil. The disease, due to Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis, has been registered in most municipalities in all the Brazilian states and its transmission is associated with more than one sand fly species in each geographical region. A variety of Leishmania species can be found in the Amazon basin, where different epidemiological chains have been detected with the participation of different phlebotomine vectors. Finally, a discussion is presented on some sand fly species found naturally infected by Leishmania, but for which there is as yet no evidence regarding their epidemiological importance.
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Assunto principal:
Phlebotomus
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Leishmaniose Cutânea
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Insetos Vetores
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:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Instituto Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde/BR
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