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Adaptive female choice for middle-aged mates in a lekking sandfly [PDF]

, 2000
Most theoretical models of age-related mate choice predict that females should prefer older males because they have proven survival ability. An alternative view is that older males represent inferior mates because of negative genetic correlations between
Balmford, A., Jones, T.M., Quinnell, R.J.   +2 more
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Sandfly surveillance and investigation of Leishmania spp. DNA in sandflies in Kosovo

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, 2020
AbstractIn the past decade, leishmaniasis seems to be re‐emerging in Balkan countries. There are serious implications that Kosovo is a visceral leishmaniasis endemic region with autochthonous transmission; nevertheless, surveillance of vectors, reservoirs or the disease is not yet established.
Vaselek, S., Oguz, G., Ayhan, N., Ozbel, Y., Kadriaj, P., Ćupina, A. I., Velo, E., Muja, N., Baymak, D., Alishani, M., Toz, S., Nalcaci, M., Sherifi, K., Charrel, R., Alten, B., Petrić, D.   +15 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Assessment of Leishmania exposure in blood donors from a non‐endemic urban area: A study in São Paulo

Vox Sanguinis, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people are at risk of leishmaniasis in over 89 countries. Environmental changes such as deforestation, urban expansion and climate change facilitate the spread of sand fly vectors and reservoirs, increasing disease transmission.
Ismael Severino de Lima, Suzete Cleusa Ferreira, Anna Shoko Nishiya, Norival Kesper Jr., Jerenice Esdras Ferreira, Claudia Maria de Castro Gomes, Juliana Derriga, Katia Cristina Dantas, Silvia Petrossi Gallo Polato, Nanci Alves Salles, Jose Angelo Lauletta Lindoso, Tila Fanciani, Cesar de Almeida‐Neto, Vanderson Rocha, Alfredo Mendrone Jr.   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Morphological Study of the Larval Spiracular System in Eight Lutzomyia Species (Diptera: Psychodidae)

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 1998
The morphology of the spiracles of fourth instar larva in eight sandfly species were examined by light and scanning electron microscopy. Species studied were: Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz & Neiva), L. ovallesi (Ortiz), L.
Anna Maria Fausto, M Dora Feliciangeli, Michele Maroli, Massimo Mazzini   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Molecular Screening of Black Flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) for Vector‐Borne Zoonotic Pathogens, South Moravia, Czech Republic

Zoonoses and Public Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Black flies (Simuliidae) are globally distributed blood‐feeding arthropods and vectors of viral, bacterial, and parasitic pathogens to many animal species, including humans. We investigated the occurrence of selected vector‐borne pathogens in black flies in South Moravia, Czech Republic, and evaluated their possible role in the ...
Silvie Šikutová, Kristína Mravcová, Jan Mendel, Oldřich Šebesta, Bohumil Sak, Nikola Holubová, Martin Kváč, Clifton McKee, Peter H. Adler, D. Otranto, Ivo Rudolf   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

First description of Leishmania (Viannia) infection in Evandromyia saulensis, Pressatia sp. and Trichophoromyia auraensis (Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) in a transmission area of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Acre state, Amazon Basin, Brazil

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Studies on the sandfly fauna to evaluate natural infection indexes are still limited in the Brazilian Amazon, a region with an increasing incidence of cutaneous leishmaniasis.
Thais de Araujo-Pereira, Daniela de Pita-Pereira, Mariana Côrtes Boité, Myllena Melo, Taiana Amancio da Costa-Rego, Andressa Alencastre Fuzari, Reginaldo Peçanha Brazil, Constança Britto   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ecology of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sinai: linking parasites, vectors and hosts

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2014
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a neglected clinical form of public health importance that is quite prevalent in the northern and eastern parts of Egypt.
Abdallah Mohammed Samy, Said Abdallah Doha, Mohamed Amin Kenawy   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effect of an Antifragility Enhancement Workshop on the Coping Self‐Efficacy, Mental Toughness, and Psychological Well‐Being of Naval Personnel

Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, Volume 25, Issue 4, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Stress is prevalent in naval contexts, and resilience enhancement programmes are crucial for protecting against the negative outcomes of stress. Antifragility, which focuses on growth and development through adversity, may offer additional benefits beyond traditional resilience.
Charles H. Van Wijk, Pinky Z. Majola
wiley   +1 more source

Co-circulation of a novel phlebovirus and Massilia virus in sandflies, Portugal [PDF]

, 2015
Free PMC Article: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/26497645/Background: In Portugal, entomological surveys to detect phleboviruses in their natural vectors have not been performed so far. Thus, the aims of the present study were to detect, isolate
Alves, M.J., Amaro, Fátima, Becker, S. C., Börstler, J., Cadar, D., Clos, J., Lorenzen, S., Schmidt-Chanasit, J., Zé-Zé, Líbia   +8 more
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The Safety and Efficacy of an Immunomodulator Garlic‐Based Cream (LeishG1) for Treating Uncomplicated Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Single‐Blind, Multi‐Center Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a major problem in developing nations, particularly in the Middle East. Novel herbal treatment options may provide a safe alternative associated with favorable outcomes in CL lesion healing.
Fatemeh Emadi, Zohreh Khodashenas, Azadeh Rashidi, Ali Khamesipour, Mehdi Zaboli, Mehri Ghafourian, Mohammad Mehdi Naghizadeh, Fatemeh Tuserkani, Tooba Ghazanfari   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source