Exploring Lutzomyia longipalpis Sand Fly Vector Competence for Leishmania major Parasites

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2020

Authors

Cecilio, P (Author) Other; Pires, ACAM (Author) Other; Valenzuela, JG (Author) Other; Pimenta, PFP (Author) Other; Anabela Cordeiro da Silva (Author) FFUP; Secundino, NFC (Author) Other; Oliveira, F (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Journal of Infectious Diseases

Vol. 222

Pages: 1199-1203

ISSN: 0022-1899

Publisher: Oxford University Press

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Authenticus ID: P-00S-42B

DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiaa203

Abstract (EN): Lutzomyia longipalpis sand flies are the major natural vector of Leishmania infantum parasites, responsible for transmission of visceral leishmaniasis in the New World. Several experimental studies have demonstrated the ability of Lu. longipalpis to sustain development of different Leishmania species. However, no study had explored in depth the potential vector competence of Lu. longipalpis for Leishmania species other than L. infantum. Here, we show that Lu. longipalpis is a competent vector of L. major parasites, being able to acquire parasites from active cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions, sustain mature infections, and transmit them to naive hosts, causing disease.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5