Domestic and peridomestic transmission of American cutaneous leishmaniasis: changing epidemiological patterns present new control opportunities.

Campbell-Lendrum, D; Dujardin, JP; Martinez, E; Feliciangeli, MD; Perez, JE; Silans, LN; Desjeux, P; (2001) Domestic and peridomestic transmission of American cutaneous leishmaniasis: changing epidemiological patterns present new control opportunities. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 96 (2). pp. 159-162. ISSN 0074-0276 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/s0074-02762001000200004

Abstract

Predictions that deforestation would reduce American cutaneous leishmaniasis incidence have proved incorrect. Presentations at a recent international workshop, instead, demonstrated frequent domestication of transmission throughout Latin America. While posing new threats, this process also increases the effectiveness of vector control in and around houses. New approaches for sand fly control and effective targeting of resources are reviewed.

Additional Information

Item Type	Article
Keywords	American cutaneous leishmaniasis, deforestation, domestication, transmission, control, Visceral leishmaniasis, sao-paulo, venezuela, brazil, state, vectors, focus, Animal, Child, Female, Housing, Human, Insect Control, Insect Vectors, Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous, epidemiology, prevention & control, transmission, Psychodidae, Trees
Faculty and Department	Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases > Dept of Disease Control
Research Centre	Leishmaniasis Group
PubMed ID	11285490
ISI	166996300004