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Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera, Psychodidae, Phlebotominae) and urbanization of visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil

2008; Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz; Volume: 24; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1590/s0102-311x2008001200025

ISSN

1678-4464

Autores

Elizabeth Ferreira Rangel, Maurício Luiz Vilela,

Tópico(s)

Research on Leishmaniasis Studies

Resumo

The article discusses habits related to the vectorial competence of Lutzomyia longipalpis, along with evidence confirming the importance of this sand fly species in the epidemiological chain of visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil. A new epidemiological profile for visceral leishmaniasis is also postulated, associated with domestic environments and the role of Lu. longipalpis in this process, its sylvatic origin, and its capacity to adapt to a wide range of habitats. Another sand fly species, Lu. cruzi, is mentioned as a vector of visceral leishmaniasis in some municipalities in Central Brazil, based on studies in endemic areas of the country.

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