Abstract
Leishmaniasis is endemic in the province of Zagora and presents a real danger to the health situation. It is manifested by endemic morbidity. The objective of this study is to assist in vector control measures by providing information on the richness, abundance, seasonal trend, presence and sex ratio of sand fly species in this active epidemic. The study was conducted in Bleida locality in the province of Zagora, during an outbreak of L. major. The results of this study, undertaken in 2019, showed the predominance of Ph. papatasi (44.8%), followed by Ph. longicuspis (26.3%) and S.schwetzi(8.2%).The analysis supports the involvement of P. papatasi as a vector of L. major in Bleida locality. which indicates the increase of cutaneous leishmania in the province of Zagora.
Highlights
Leishmaniasis in Morocco is a developing public health problem
Beside new foci have been identifed in some nonendemic areas, mainly in Tinzouline, in the southern Marocco where its unique vector, Ph. papatasi and its reservoir host, Meriones shawi [2] .Ph. papatasi has been reported in almost all previous studies carried out in Morocco with various levels of prevalence. [3,4,5,6].This article presents the results of an entomological survey carried out in a CLZ focus in Zagora Province, Morocco, with the aim of the describing diversity of the sand fly fauna
The anatomic analysis of males species show a higher number of females (88,89%) while females species show a less number of males (11.11%) For the genus of Phlebotomus, P. papatasi was the most dominant by 44,82% followed by P. (Larroussius) longicuspis were represented with 26,31%.These two species account for( 71.13%) of all sand flies captured in this study
Summary
Leishmaniasis in Morocco is a developing public health problem. According to the Moroccan Ministry of Public Health, it was reported that between 2017 and 2018 in Zagora there were about ( 4402)cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), caused by Leishmania major[1]. [3,4,5,6].This article presents the results of an entomological survey carried out in a CLZ focus in Zagora Province, Morocco, with the aim of the describing diversity of the sand fly fauna. The area of Zagora should be regarded as a big focus for L. major. This suggests the need for a continuously surveillance and preparation for a successful antivectorial program
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