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Taxonomic, molecular and ecological approach reveals high diversity of vector sand flies, varied blood source supply and a high detection rate of Leishmania DNA in Colombian Amazon region

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The study reveals high diversity in sand fly species and confirms the presence of Leishmania DNA, indicating health risks.
Main blood sources detected include humans at 28.8% and pigs at 16.9%, reflecting ecological interactions in the region.
An integrative taxonomic approach was employed, utilizing molecular techniques to resolve identification conflicts among sand fly species.
These findings highlight the health implications of vector dynamics and the need for ongoing monitoring in the Colombian Amazon.

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Integrative approach uncovers high sand fly diversity and blood sources in Amazonas, suggesting zoonotic potential.

Caviedes-Triana et al. (2025) studied this question.

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