Ecological parameters of the (S)-9-methylgermacrene-B population of the Lutzomyia longipalpis complex in a visceral leishmaniasis area in São Paulo state, Brazil
Parasites & Vectors
; 10: 1-9, Mai, 2017. map, tab, graf
Article
in English
| Sec. Est. Saúde SP, SESSP-SUCENPROD, Sec. Est. Saúde SP
| ID: biblio-1065134
Responsible library:
BR93.2
Localization: BR93.2
ABSTRACT
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is an important public health challenge in Brazil because of the high number of human and canine cases reported annually. Leishmania infantum is the etiological agent of VL and Lutzomyia longipalpis is its main vector. However, evidence suggests that this taxon constitutes a species complex. In Sao Paulo state, there are two populations of Lu. longipalpis, each secreting distinct pheromones, (S)-9-methylgermacrene-B and Cembrene 1; both have been associated with different patterns of VL transmission. The aim of the present study was to investigate the temporal distribution and natural infection of the (S)-9-methylgermacrene-B population of the Lu. longipalpis complex in a highly VL endemic area of Sao Paulo state to obtain information that may contribute to the surveillance of this zoonosis and to the planning of preventive and control measures...
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Collection:
National databases
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Brazil
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
Database:
Sec. Est. Saúde SP
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SESSP-SUCENPROD
Main subject:
Psychodidae
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Leishmaniasis, Visceral
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Parasites & Vectors
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Secretaria de Estado da Saúde/BR
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Universidade São Paulo - USP/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo-USP/BR