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V. C. S. Pinheiro

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Sep 2026

Application of COI DNA barcode to identify phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Maranhão in leishmaniasis-endemic areas, Northeast Brazil.

This study evaluated the effectiveness of DNA barcoding, based on the mitochondrial COI gene, in delimiting species of the subfamily Phlebotominae from Maranhão, in addition to generating new molecular information and detecting possible cryptic species. Fragments of the COI gene were sequenced and integrated into publi...

de Oliveira Maxcilene da Silva, Rosa Cristina Ribeiro da Silva, B. Rodrigues et al. · Journal of medical entomolog... · 0 citations

Open access 2026

Spatial and spatiotemporal analysis of leprosy occurrence in a hyperendemic state in northeastern Brazil: an ecological study

In conclusion, leprosy maintains a high burden in Maranhão, requiring strengthened primary health care, expanded active case finding, and the integration of spatial analyses into surveillance, alongside intersectoral policies aimed at reducing social inequalities.

L. V. Oliveira, R. S. Oliveira, K. Pimentel et al. · Brazilian Journal of Biology · 0 citations