Sand Flies of the Endemic Areas of American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Research identifies Nyssomyia intermedia and Migonemyia migonei as likely vectors of American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ACL) in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The study analyzed 3,831 sand fly specimens collected from seven endemic localities, revealing these two species as predominant, with peak densities occurring between 18–20 h and 01–02 h. This finding is significant for a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its tourism, where ACL incidence averages 43.2 cases annually since 1985. The study aims to provide critical data for preventing ACL transmission in high-risk areas.

Moutinho, F. F. B., de Souza, M. B., & de Carvalho, R. W. (2010). Sand Flies of the Endemic Areas of American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Revista Colombiana de Entomología, 36(1), 82–85. https://doi.org/10.25100/socolen.v36i1.9125