First record of Lutzomyia evansi (Nuñez-Tovar 1924) in Mexico (Diptera: Psychodidae, Phlebotominae)
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 99(2): 127-129, Mar. 2004. tab
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ABSTRACT
The phlebotomine sand fly Lutzomyia evansi is recorded in Mexico for the first time. This species is a suspected vector of Leishmania infantum in other parts of its geographical range and was captured in a focus of American visceral leishmaniasis where the principal vector, Lu. longipalpis sensu lato, was also found. The relative public health importance of the two species in the study area (Chiapas state, Southern Mexico) is discussed.
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01-internacional
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Psychodidae
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Insetos Vetores
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
Mexico
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article
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Project document
País de afiliação:
México
País de publicação:
Brasil