Proven and putative vectors of American cutaneous leishmaniasis in Brazil: aspects of their biology and vectorial competence
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 104(7): 937-954, Nov. 2009.
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-534156
Responsible library:
BR1.1
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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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Zoonoses
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Phlebotomus
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Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous
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Insect Vectors
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
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Parasitology
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Instituto Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde/BR