2003
DOI: 10.1590/s0102-311x2003000600033
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Ausência da Lutzomyia longipalpis em algumas áreas de ocorrência de leishmaniose visceral no Município do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract: Em 1977 foi diagnosticado o primeiro caso autóctone de leishmaniose visceral (LV) humano no Município do Rio de Janeiro. A partir de 1980, foram diagnosticados 54 casos autóctones em diversas localidades, sendo que desde 1993 ocorreram 17 casos humanos autóctones notificados. Oito deles ocorreram no bairro de Barra de Guaratiba e o restante distribuído pelos bairros: Camorim, Colônia, Grota Funda, Grumari, Ilha de Guaratiba e Carapiá. Entre setembro de 1996 a dezembro de 1999, foram realizadas capturas de fleb… Show more

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“…Even considering the inherent difficulties in the detection of leishmaniasis vectors, the finding suggests that other sand fly species found in this area, like Lu. migonei, may be involved in CVL transmission 16,33 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Even considering the inherent difficulties in the detection of leishmaniasis vectors, the finding suggests that other sand fly species found in this area, like Lu. migonei, may be involved in CVL transmission 16,33 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Other sandfly species are suspected of acting as vectors in different areas of Brazil, such as L. cruzi in sites in Mato Grosso do Sul State 18 and L. migonei and L. firmatoi in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro 19 . However, the presence of L. longipalpis has been recorded concomitantly in the same sites in Mato Grosso do Sul.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is not greatly attracted to man, however, so its role as a secondary vector, if indeed it exists, would be of minor importance. Souza et al (2003) were unable to find Lu. longipalpis in 6 of 18 foci of AVL in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro and suggested the participation of other species of sandflies such as Lu.…”
Section: Other Possible Vectors Of L I Chagasi In Brazil and Neighbmentioning
confidence: 95%