Chicken eggs as a surveillance tool for malaria and leishmaniasis vector presence
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 52: e20180415, 2019. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Malaria and leishmaniases are transmitted by vectors during blood-feeding. Vector-infected animals develop antibodies against the vector's saliva. This study evaluated IgY antibody detection in the chicken eggs exposed to bites from Migonemyia migonei, Lutzomyia longipalpis and Anopheles aquasalis.METHODS:
We used ELISA to quantify the antibody levels in the sera and exposed chicken eggs.RESULTS:
High IgY levels were observed following immunization; furthermore, higher reactivity was observed in the eggs and species-specific immune response was observed post final immunization.CONCLUSIONS:
Chicken eggs can be used as sentinels to surveil vector saliva antibodies.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Psychodidae
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Saliva
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Imunoglobulinas
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Galinhas
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Ovos
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Insetos Vetores
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Anopheles
Tipo de estudo:
Screening_studies
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Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article