Spatial dynamics of urban populations of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Caxias, State of Maranhão, Brazil

Spatial dynamics of urban populations of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Caxias, State of Maranhão, Brazil

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...

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Main Authors: Maria do Desterro Soares Brandao Nascimento, Maria Helena Silva, Graca Maria de Castro Viana, Francisco Santos Leonardo, Geusa Felipa de Barros Bezerra, Antonia Suely Guimaraes e Silva, Valeria Cristina Pinheiro Soares, Silma Regina Ferreira Pereira, Jose Manuel Macario Rebelo, Reginaldo Pecanha Brazil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2013-09-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Subjects:
Lutzomyia longipalpis
Distribution
Natural infection
Urban areas
Maranhao
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