Transmission of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the State of S. Paulo, Brazil

Authors

  • Oswaldo Paulo Forattini USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia
  • Ernesto Xavier Rabello USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia
  • Oswaldo Pinto Serra USP; Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas; Departamento de Parasitologia
  • Maria das Dores Cotrim USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia
  • Eunice Aparecida Bianchi Galati USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia
  • José Maria Soares Barata USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101976000100003

Keywords:

Cutaneous leishmaniasis, Transmission, Psychodopygus intermedius, Phlebotominae^i2^sbehaviour, houses invas, Epidemiology

Abstract

Investigations were made in two foci of cutaneous leishmaniasis of the State of S. Paulo, Brazil, on the phlebotominae role regarding the local transmission. Data obtained identified the Psychodopygus intermedius as the species involved in the transmission of the disease. This species was frequently present in human dwellings which allows us to suggest the use of chemical insecticides inside houses as a good prophylactic measure.

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Published

1976-03-01

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (1976)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Forattini, O. P., Rabello, E. X., Serra, O. P., Cotrim, M. das D., Galati, E. A. B., & Barata, J. M. S. (1976). Transmission of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the State of S. Paulo, Brazil . Revista De Saúde Pública, 10(1), 31-43. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101976000100003