Lutzomyia longipalpis urbanisation and control.

Lutzomyia longipalpis urbanisation and control.
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2015 Oct 23;
Authors: Salomón OD, Feliciangeli MD, Quintana MG, Afonso MM, Rangel EF
Abstract
Since the description of Lutzomyia longipalpis by Lutz and Neiva more than 100 years ago, much has been written in the scientific literature about this phlebotomine species. Soares and Turco (2003) and Lainson and Rangel (2005) have written extensive reviews focused on vector-host-parasite interactions and American visceral leishmaniasis ecology. However, during the last two decades, the success of Lu. longipalpis in colonising urban environments and its simultaneous geographical spreading have led to new theoretical and operational questions. Therefore, this review updates the general information about this species and notes the more challenging topics regarding the new scenario of urbanisation-spreading and its control in America. Here, we summarise the literature on these issues and the remaining unsolved questions, which pose recommendations for operational research.
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Source: Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - October 23, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Salomón OD, Feliciangeli MD, Quintana MG, Afonso MM, Rangel EF Tags: Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz Source Type: research