Spatial dynamics of urban populations of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Caxias, State of Maranhão, Brazil
AUTOR(ES)
Nascimento, Maria do Desterro Soares Brandao, Silva, Maria Helena, Viana, Graca Maria de Castro, Leonardo, Francisco Santos, Bezerra, Geusa Felipa de Barros, Guimaraes e Silva, Antonia Suely, Soares, Valeria Cristina Pinheiro, Pereira, Silma Regina Ferreira, Rebelo, Jose Manuel Macario, Brazil, Reginaldo Pecanha
FONTE
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2013-09
RESUMO
Introduction In this paper, we report the ecology of Lutzomyia longipalpis in Caxias City, located in the eastern part of State of Maranhão, Brazil and highlight its seasonal and geographical distribution by environment. In addition, we discuss natural Leishmania infection and its relationship with visceral leishmaniasis. Methods Between September 2007 and August 2009, the collection of sandflies was performed using Center for Disease Control (CDC) light traps from 15 houses in 5 selected neighborhoods. Results Lutzomyia longipalpis was present in all zones of the city. We also found that Lu. longipalpis was regularly detected both inside and around the house, predominantly in outdoor areas. In urban areas, Lu. longipalpis was present in both the dry and rainy seasons, with a higher density present in the latter. One female specimen of Lu. longipalpis was observed to have natural Leishmania infection. Conclusions The presence of Lu. longipalpis was observed throughout the year during 2 seasonal periods, with a predominance in the rainy season. A low rate of natural Leishmania infection was observed in urban areas during the rainy season.
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