Revisión de la colección Nájera de Flebotomos (Diptera, Psychodidae) depositada en el Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales de Madrid

Sanz, Carlos Martínez; Collantes, Francisco; Martinez-Ortega, E.

doi:10.3989/graellsia.1999.v55.i0.330

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“…Effectively, the preliminary data obtained in the present study demonstrate the presence of P. perniciosus in the area of the animal shelter in Orense. Also P. perniciosus was found by other authors in Orense [27]. Moreover, P. ariasi was found in Galicia (Lugo and Orense) [28,29].…”

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Current situation of Leishmania infantum infection in shelter dogs in northern Spain

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BackgroundCanine leishmaniosis (CanL) caused by Leishmania infantum is a widespread endemic disease in the Mediterranean basin, though, so far, the north of Spain has been considered a non-endemic area. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of specific antibodies to L. infantum among stray dogs living in shelters in this area, and to evaluate the clinical status (both clinical signs and clinico-pathological abnormalities) of seropositive dogs. Besides L. infantum infection, the epidemiological role of variables like sex, breed and age was also assessed.MethodsOver the year 2011 a cross-sectional study was conducted on a total of 418 stray dogs. A preliminary entomological survey was carried out using CDC-light traps. The chi-squared test was used to examine relationships between L. infantum seroprevalence and the remaining variables.ResultsThe overall seroprevalence of L. infantum infection detected was 3% in the Cantabrian coast. In Orense the seroprevalence was 35.6%. In this latter region, the presence of sand fly, Phlebotomus perniciosus was also detected.In general, seropositivity for L. infantum was related to size (large breed dogs versus small) and age, with a significantly higher seroprevalence recorded in younger (0-3 years) and older dogs (> 7 years) than adult dogs. Clinical signs of CanL were observed in 41.3% of the seropositive dogs. The seropositivity for L. infantum infection associated with the presence of clinical signs and/or abnormal laboratory findings shows a prevalence of 4.5%.ConclusionOur data provide new insight into the prevalence of CanL across northern Spain. The situation observed in Orense seems to be worsening compared to the few reports available, with figures being similar to those cited for known endemic areas of Spain. Besides, the presence of P. perniciosus in Orense points out to a risk of the spread of this zoonotic disease in this geographical area. These findings identify a need for an active search for the sand fly vectors of L. infantum across the entire northern spanish region including the rest of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country.

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Phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera, Psychodidae) from Spain: an updated checklist and extended distributions

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Ruíz-Arrondo²,

Peña³

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Phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) are the natural vectors of Leishmania spp. (Kinetoplastida: Trypanosomatidae) and phleboviruses (Bunyavirales: Phenuiviridae). In Spain, these vectors appear to be increasing their geographical distribution and have serious repercussions on public and veterinary health, encouraging studies of sand flies and their associated pathogens. An up-to-date and easily accessible compendium of current and historical data on their presence and detailed distribution is a crucial step towards the development and implementation of appropriate preventive strategies. A checklist on the presence and distribution of sand flies in Spain is compiled from data extracted from a comprehensive review of scientific literature published between 1909 and 2021 and our new records on the presence of sand flies specimens collected under the entomological surveillance of bluetongue vectors from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fishery and Food (MAPA) during the period 2004–2021. In total, 13 Spanish species of sand flies (two of them with controversial status) belonging to two genera and six subgenera are presented in this updated checklist, including new distribution data for seven species, among which several stand out as confirmed or suspected vectors of Leishmania infantum: Phlebotomus ariasi, Ph. langeroni, Ph. mascittii, and Ph. perniciosus.

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Revisión de la colección Nájera de Flebotomos (Diptera, Psychodidae) depositada en el Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales de Madrid

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Current situation of Leishmania infantum infection in shelter dogs in northern Spain

Current situation of Leishmania infantum infection in shelter dogs in northern Spain

Phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera, Psychodidae) from Spain: an updated checklist and extended distributions

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Revisión de la colección Nájera de Flebotomos (Diptera, Psychodidae) depositada en el Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales de Madrid

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Current situation of Leishmania infantum infection in shelter dogs in northern Spain

Current situation of Leishmania infantum infection in shelter dogs in northern Spain

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