Natural infection of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz & Neiva, 1912) by Leishmania infantum in a municipality with a high incidence of visceral leishmaniasis in the Brazilian Midwest
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 56: e0259, 2023. graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
Here, Leishmania presence in sand flies from Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, after visceral leishmaniasis (VL) was investigated.Methods:
In April 2022, two light traps were deployed within and around the residence for two days post-VL case report.Results:
A total of 120 Lutzomyia longipalpis were collected. Suprapyloric flagellates were found in a female sand fly with eggs and residual blood during midgut dissection. Sequencing of ITS1 and cytb fragments confirmed Leishmania infantum DNA and identified Homo sapiens as the blood source, respectively.Conclusions:
This study emphasizes the importance of monitoring sand flies in VL endemic areas.
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America do sul
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Brasil
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En
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2023
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Article
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Brasil
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Brasil