Publications by authors named "Andressa Fuzari"
Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is an endemic disease in Brazil that is highly prevalent in the northern region of the country. Although there is a continuous and growing number of cases registered in the state of Roraima, there is limited information regarding the species of Leishmania that affect the human population. In this study, we aimed to characterize which Leishmania species cause human disease in those presenting with cutaneous leishmaniasis in endemic areas of the State of Roraima.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn overview of the sandfly fauna (Diptera: Psychodidae) followed by the detection of Leishmania DNA and blood meal identification in the state of Acre, Amazonian Brazil.
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
November 2020
Background: In Acre state, Brazil, the dissemination of cutaneous leishmaniasis has increased in recent years, with limited knowledge of the potential Leishmania spp. vectors involved.
Objectives: Here, data concerning the sandfly fauna of Brasiléia municipality, Leishmania DNA-detection rates and the identification of blood meal sources of insects captured in 2013-2015 are presented.
Lutzomyia migonei is incriminated as a vector of Leishmania braziliensis, the main causative agent of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Brazil. Recently, this phlebotomine sand fly species has been suggested as a vector for Leishmania infantum, which causes zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis. Considering the widespread distribution of Lu.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFirst description of Leishmania (Viannia) infection in Evandromyia saulensis, Pressatia sp. and Trichophoromyia auraensis (Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) in a transmission area of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Acre state, Amazon Basin, Brazil.
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
January 2017
Article Synopsis
- Studies on sandflies in the Brazilian Amazon are limited, especially regarding their role in cutaneous leishmaniasis, which is on the rise in the region.
- In Rio Branco, Acre state, researchers identified L. (Viannia) subgenus DNA in 12 out of 173 sandflies, resulting in a 6.94% positivity rate.
- The research confirmed L. (V.) braziliensis infection in five sandflies and marked new records of this infection in Evandromyia saulensis, Trichophoromyia auraensis, and Pressatia sp. in Brazil.
Presence of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) in the Parque Estadual da Serra da Tiririca, State of Rio de Janeiro, Southeastern Brazil.
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
December 2016
Introduction:: The sand fly, Lutzomyia longipalpis, is the main vector of Leishmania infantum in the Americas, primarily occurring in areas of apparent anthropomorphic modifications in several regions of Brazil.
Methods: Sand flies were captured using light traps.
Results: Out of all captured species, Lu.
Background: Notifications concerning American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis have increased in recent years in the state of Acre, Brazil. Despite identification of distinct Leishmania species isolated from cutaneous lesions, there are still no records of visceral leishmaniasis in the state. However, studies on the sand fly fauna in this region are still limited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) in the region of Saquarema: potential area of visceral leishmaniasis transmission in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
February 2012
Introduction: Lutzomyia longipalpis is the main vector of Leishmania infantum chagasi in the Americas.
Methods: Phlebotomine captures were conducted during 2008 and 2009 in a rural area endemic for cutaneous leishmaniasis located in the municipality of Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro.
Results: Among other species captured, we observed the presence of Lutzomyia longipalpis.