Riesgo de transmisión de Leishmania (Kinetoplastida: Trypanosomatidae) en Mérida Venezuela
Resumen
Transmission risk of Leishmania (Kinetoplastida: Trypanosomatidae) in Mérida state Venezuela
Abstract
The leishmaniasis is a disease caused by infection with a protozoan parasite of the genus Leishmania, transmitted by the bite of blood-sucking insects known as sandflies. The study aims to determine the presence of sandflies in Merida state health districts and design a map of entomological risk of transmission. Four methods capture sandflies were used, the specimens were identified and natural Leishmania infection was determined. The richness species was estimated and analityc Hierarchie procesess was performed. The results show the presence of various species of sandflies in Merida state health districts, L. youngi, L. gomezi, L. ovallesi and L. walkeri were most abundant species. The 2.1% of natural infection with Leishmania was detected, which were found in the 4 most abundant species. A map of risk of transmission to Mérida is presented. Knowledge of the current status of Leishmania vectors in Mérida and the risk of transmission are relevant when considering the prevention and possible emergence of new outbreaks of leishmaniasis.
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