Ocorrência de flebotomíneos (Diptera, Psychodidae) em focos de leishmanioses, em área de ecoturismo do entorno do Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses, Brasil

A study around Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil, identified Lutzomyia whitmani as the dominant sand fly species (46.6% of 6,658 specimens), alongside L. longipalpis (29.9%) and other vectors linked to leishmaniasis transmission. This high prevalence correlates with elevated rates of tegumentary leishmaniasis in Barreirinhas municipality between 2000–2005, suggesting active transmission dynamics. Researchers used field captures spanning multiple years (2004–2008) to assess species distribution and abundance, revealing critical insights for public health monitoring in ecotourism areas adjacent to the park.

Rebêlo, J. M. M., Assunção Júnior, A. N., Silva, O., & Moraes, J. L. P. (2010). Ocorrência de flebotomíneos (Diptera, Psychodidae) em focos de leishmanioses, em área de ecoturismo do entorno do Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses, Brasil. Cadernos de Saúde Pública, 26(1), 195–198. https://doi.org/10.1590/s0102-311x2010000100020