A possible role of bats as a blood source for the Leishmania vector Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae).

M Lampo Centro de Ecología, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas, Caracas.

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M D Feliciangeli Centro de Ecología, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas, Caracas.

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L M Márquez Centro de Ecología, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas, Caracas.

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.2000.62.718
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Volume 62: Issue 6
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718–719
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Some evidence suggests that bats may provide an alternative blood source for Lutzomyia longipalpis, the main vector of American visceral leishmaniasis. Feeding trials were conducted to determine whether L. longipalpis feeds on captive bats. The high feeding success indicated that L. longipalpis is capable of feeding on at least four species of bats. Implications for the epidemiology of leishmaniases are discussed.

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Published Online:
Jun 2000
Cover The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Print ISSN:
0002-9637
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