Anopheles (Kerteszia) cruzi, a natural vector of the monkey malaria parasites, Plasmodium simium and Plasmodium brasilianum

Deane, L. M.; Neto, J. A. Ferreira; Deane, Maria P.; Silveira, Ivone P.S.

doi:10.1016/0035-9203(70)90088-x

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“…(Diptera: Culicidae) has long been known as the primary vector of human and simian malaria parasites in southern and southeastern Brazil (Deane et al, 1970;1971;Rachou, 1958). Between 1930 and1960, An. cruzii together with Anopheles (Kerteszia) bellator and Anopheles (Kerteszia) homunculus were considered the main vectors of malaria once endemic in southern Brazil.…”

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Speciation in Brazilian Atlantic Forest Mosquitoes: A Mini-Review of the Anopheles cruzii Species Complex

Rona¹,

Carvalho-Pinto²,

Peixoto³

2012

Studies in Population Genetics

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“…cruzii is still responsible for several oligosymptomatic malaria cases in southern and southeastern Brazil. This mosquito is also a vector of simian malaria in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo States (Deane et al, 1970). Studies on seasonal and vertical distribution of An.…”

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Speciation in Brazilian Atlantic Forest Mosquitoes: A Mini-Review of the Anopheles cruzii Species Complex

Rona¹,

Carvalho-Pinto²,

Peixoto³

2012

Studies in Population Genetics

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“…Anopheles cruzii is a species of great epidemiologic importance in Southeastern Brazil, as it is a primary vector of human and monkey malaria (RAcHou 1958;FoRATTINI et al 1961;DEANE et al 1970DEANE et al , 1971.…”

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Inversion polymorphism in a natural population ofAnopheles cruzii

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SUMMARY-A survey of a natural population of Anopheles cruzii from Aldeia dosIndios, Sao Paulo, Brazil, has disclosed the existence of a highly polymorphic genetic system characterized by the presence of 14 independent paracentric inversions and at least other five inversions belonging to two complexes. Most of the inversions have heterozygous frequencies higher than 25%. The mean number of inversions per individual was estimated as 5.9. Besides the two complexes, where the inversions were completely linked, four intrachromosomal and six interchromosomal nonrandom inversion associations were observed. In six of these nonrandom associations the 3Rd inversion was present. The presence of a highly polymorphic inversion system in this population is discussed, taking into account the variety of habitats explored by this species.

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“…(Kerteszia) cruzii as a vector for P. simium and P. brasilianum in some parts of the Atlantic Forest 13 . However, although anophelines, secondary vectors and An.…”

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Epidemiological and ecological aspects related to malaria in the area of influence of the lake at Porto Primavera dam, in western São Paulo State, Brazil

Gomes

Paula

Duarte

et al. 2008

Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo

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SUMMARYA study was carried out in the area of influence of the Porto Primavera Hydroelectric Power Station, in western São Paulo State, to investigate ecological and epidemiological aspects of malaria in the area and monitor the profile of the anopheline populations following the environmental changes brought about by the construction of the lake. Mosquitoes captured were analyzed by standardized indicator species analysis (ISA) before and during different flooding phases (253 m and 257 m elevations). The local human population was studied by means of parasitological (thin/thick blood smears), molecular (PCR) and serological tests. Serological tests consisted of Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) with synthetic peptides of the circumsporozoite protein (CSP) from classic Plasmodium vivax, P. vivax variants (VK247 and "vivax-like"), P. malariae and P. falciparum and Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) with asexual forms of P. vivax, P. malariae and P. falciparum. The results of the entomological survey indicated that, although the Anopheles darlingi population increased after the flooding, the population density remained very low. No malaria, parasite infection or DNA was detected in the inhabitants of the study area. However, there was a low frequency of antibodies against asexual forms and a significant prevalence of antibodies against P. vivax, P. vivax variants, P. falciparum and P. malariae; the presence of these antibodies may result from recent or less recent contact with human or simian Plasmodium (a parallel study in the same area revealed the existence of a sylvatic cycle). Nevertheless, these results suggest that, as in other places where malaria is present and potential vectors circulate, the local epidemiological conditions observed could potentially support the transmission of malaria in Porto Primavera Lake if infected individuals are introduced in sufficient numbers. Further studies are required to elucidate the phenomena described in this paper.

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Anopheles (Kerteszia) cruzi, a natural vector of the monkey malaria parasites, Plasmodium simium and Plasmodium brasilianum

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Speciation in Brazilian Atlantic Forest Mosquitoes: A Mini-Review of the Anopheles cruzii Species Complex

Speciation in Brazilian Atlantic Forest Mosquitoes: A Mini-Review of the Anopheles cruzii Species Complex

Inversion polymorphism in a natural population ofAnopheles cruzii

Epidemiological and ecological aspects related to malaria in the area of influence of the lake at Porto Primavera dam, in western São Paulo State, Brazil

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