Report of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz & Neiva, 1912) (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) in a cutaneous-leishmaniasis-endemic area of Panama

被引:5
作者
Valderrama, Anayansi [1 ,3 ]
Tavares, Mara Garcia [1 ]
Andrade Filho, Jose Dilermando [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Fed Vicosa, Dept Biol Geral, Vicosa, MG, Brazil
[2] Inst Rene Rachou Fiocruz, Ctr Referencia Nacl & Int Flebotomineos Colecao F, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
[3] Inst Conmemorativo Gorgas Estudios Salud, Panama City, Panama
来源
MEMORIAS DO INSTITUTO OSWALDO CRUZ | 2011年 / 106卷 / 08期
关键词
Lutzomyia longipalpis; cutaneous leishmaniasis; visceral leishmaniasis; leishmania vectors; Panama; SPECIES COMPLEX; 1ST REPORT; BRAZIL; STATE;
D O I
10.1590/S0074-02762011000800025
中图分类号
R38 [医学寄生虫学]; Q [生物科学];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ; 100103 ;
摘要
Lutzomyia longipalpis is the primary vector of the parasite responsible for visceral leishmaniasis in the Americas. In the present study, Lu. longipalpis was found in a domiciliary area in Limon, a district in Capira, a region in which cutaneous leishmaniasis is endemic in Panama. Previously, this species has been found in a humid forest in this same region. Finding Lu. longipalpis in domiciliary areas indicates that this species may be adapting to new habitats and that it may play a role in the transmission of leishmaniasis in Panama.
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页码:1049 / 1051
页数:3
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