Lutzomyia lenti: A Neglected Species in theTransmission of Leishmaniasis In Brazil? A Review
This article hypothesizes the possible involvement of <i>Lutzomyia lenti</i> in the transmission cycle of leishmaniases. Although its vector competence has not been confirmed, this study emphasizes the need for further research on the ecology of this species, its interactions with hosts, and the environmental factors influencing its distribution and population density to assess its potential role as a <i>Leishmania</i> vector.
Authors
- Ricardo Andrade Barata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2025-8012)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.59249/zofk4517
- Primary Topic
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00