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*Females suck blood | *Females suck blood | ||
| − | *Transmit [[ | + | *Transmit [[Leishmania|''Leishmania spp.'']] |
**Responsible for cutaneous and visceral leishmaniosis in humans, using dogs as reservoir hosts | **Responsible for cutaneous and visceral leishmaniosis in humans, using dogs as reservoir hosts | ||
Revision as of 23:41, 9 April 2010
Introduction
| Also known as: | Sandflies |
- Phlebotomus (Old World except UK) and Lutzomyia (New World) are both of major veterinary importance
- Common in the tropics
Recognition
- 1-3mm long
- Resemble miniature mosquitoes
- Hairs on wing margins and veins
Life cycle
- Eggs are laid on the ground or in cracks on floors
- Life cycle takes 1-2 weeks to complete
Pathogenesis
- Males are nuisance flies
- Females suck blood
- Transmit Leishmania spp.
- Responsible for cutaneous and visceral leishmaniosis in humans, using dogs as reservoir hosts
Control
- Spraying campaigns
- Mosquito control also reduces sandfly numbers
- Household control methods
- Fine mesh screens, repellents and sprays