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- Phlebotomine sand flies are small insects important for medical studies, and this article focuses on their presence in Pernambuco, Brazil.
- The research involved reviewing literature from the 1940s to May 2010 and examining reference collections for verification.
- The study identifies 37 species of phlebotomine sand flies in Pernambuco, with six species requiring further confirmation, and offers updated insights on their classification, habitat, distribution, and public health impact.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Phlebotomine sand flies are small insects of great medical relevance. This article presents an updated list of the phlebotomine sand flies occurring in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil.
Methods: A review of literature published since the 1940s up to May 2010 was conducted and voucher material deposited in reference collections were studied.
Results: A total of 37 phlebotomine species have previously been reported as occurring in Pernambuco, but the record of six species needs confirmation.
Conclusions: This work provides an updated list of phlebotomine sand flies of Pernambuco, with some notes on their taxonomy, ecology, distribution and epidemiological relevance.
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