| American visceral leishmaniasis dissociated from Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera, Psychodidae) in the State of Espírito Santo, Brazil. | |
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PMID: 20396851 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The occurrence of American visceral leishmaniasis in the State of Espírito Santo, Brazil has always been associated with the presence of the Lutzomyia longipalpis vector. The geographic distribution of this vector in this state is related to the presence of specific geoclimatic characteristics, such as a dry climate, low elevations (< 450 m), steep slopes and rocky outcrops. The occurrence of human autochthonous cases of American visceral leishmaniasis in municipalities without these geoclimatic characteristics justifies the present study and our main goal was to test the association between the occurrence of American visceral leishmaniasis and the presence of the Lu. longipalpis. Sand flies were captured monthly from July 2006 to August 2007 using Shannon and CDC traps in two municipalities with records of autochthonous American visceral leishmaniasis and one with no record. We captured 13,112 sand flies, but no Lu. longipalpis was found. The absence of Lu. longipalpis and the possible role of another American visceral leishmaniasis vector in these localities were discussed. |
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Authors:
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Israel de Souza Pinto; Claudiney Biral dos Santos; Gabriel Grimaldi Jr; Adelson Luiz Ferreira; Aloísio Falqueto |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cadernos de saúde pública / Ministério da Saúde, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Volume: 26 ISSN: 1678-4464 ISO Abbreviation: Cad Saude Publica Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-16 Completed Date: 2010-09-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8901573 Medline TA: Cad Saude Publica Country: Brazil |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 365-72 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brasil. pintoisrael@gmail.com |
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Animals Brazil Climate Geography Humans Insect Vectors / classification* Leishmaniasis, Visceral / transmission* Psychodidae / classification* |
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