Nocturnal activity rhythm of nyssomyia intermedia (diptera: psychodidae: phlebotominae) in campus fiocruz mata atlântica, an american cutaneous leishmaniasis transmission area, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 52: e20180464, 2019. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Nyssomyia intermedia is an important vector of American cutaneous leishmaniasis.METHODS:
Sand flies were captured in a Shannon trap and after landing on human collectors and retrieved monthly. Nocturnal activity was estimated using a log-linear model.RESULTS:
Peak sand fly collection in the Shannon trap occurred in summer and winter, and peak fly collection on humans occurred in spring and summer.CONCLUSIONS:
Ny. intermedia was captured in both the hottest and coldest months, indicating its adaptability to different seasons and the possibility of disease transmission at any time of the year in Campus Fiocruz Mata Atlântica, Brazil.Palabras clave
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Estaciones del Año
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Ciclos de Actividad
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Leishmaniasis Cutánea
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Insectos Vectores
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Brasil