Abstract Various species of fruit flies are important pests of fruit cultures and in some crop of vegetables worldwide. Studies of their population patterns, ecological processes and mechanisms that influence their sampling and distribution in the ecosystems, provides important information to support researches on species diversity and ecologically based pest control programs. The aims of this paper were to analyze the patterns of fruit fly species: diversity, abundance and composition in the margin and inside of a fragment of native forest (35 ha); on the margin and in the inside a commercial orchard (2.5 ha). This research was carried out in transects in a fragment of semideciduous forest and in a commercial orchard in the region of Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. A total of 1,918 adult fruit flies: 1,350 Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (♂♂+♀♀) and 568 of the genus Anastrepha Schiner (275♂♂ + 293♀♀) from six infrageneric groups and 12 different species were captured. C. capitata (80%), and Anastrepha sororcula Zucchi were the most abundant species, being this last one representing 50.68% of individuals in the genus Anastrepha. There are significant differences in species diversity of fruit flies caught in the traps installed in the edge and inside of both environments: traps installed in the forest edge had higher diversity index (H’ = 2.13) in compare to the inside of forest (H’ = 1.67), with the same pattern repeated in the orchard: edge (H’ = 0.55) and inside (H’ = 0.41). The results in this paper corroborate with the prediction that in ecotonal areas between environments there are higher diversity in compare with the inside of each of the confronting ecosystems. The technique proposed here saves time, effort and resources in rapid inventories for sampling fruit fly species richness in natural forests and large fruit tree orchards.

Resumo Várias espécies de moscas-das-frutas são importante pragas da fruticultura e de algumas hortaliças mundialmente cultivadas. Estudos sobre seus padrões populacionais, processos ecológicos e mecanismos que influenciam na amostragem e distribuição das espécies nos ecossistemas fornecem informações importantes para apoiar pesquisas sobre diversidade de espécies e programas ecologicamente embasados de controle de pragas. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram analisar os padrões de diversidade e comparar a abundância e a composição de espécies de moscas-das-frutas na margem e no interior de um fragmento de floresta nativa (35 ha); na margem e no interior de um pomar comercial (2,5 ha). Esta pesquisa foi realizada em transectos de uma floresta semidecidual e em um pomar comercial na região de Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Foram capturados 1.918 adultos de moscas-da-frutas: 1.350 de Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (♂♂+♀♀) e 568 do gênero Anastrepha Schiner (275♂♂ + 293♀♀), pertencentes a seis grupos infragenéricos e 12 diferentes espécies. C. capitata (80%) e Anastrepha sororcula Zucchi foram as espécies mais abundantes, tendo esta última representado 50,68% dos indivíduos do gênero Anastrepha. Houve diferença significativa na diversidade de espécies capturadas entre a borda e o interior dos ambientes: as armadilhas instaladas na margem da floresta apresentaram maiores índice de diversidade (H’ = 2,13), em comparação com aquelas do seu interior (H’ = 1,67), sendo o mesmo padrão repetido no pomar: borda (H’ = 0,55) e interior (H’ = 0,41). Os resultados deste trabalho corroboram com a premissa de que no ecótono (efeito de borda), há uma maior diversidade de espécie que no interior de cada um dos ecossistemas confrontantes. A técnica aqui proposta economiza tempo, esforço e recursos em inventários rápidos para amostragem da riqueza de espécies de moscas-das-frutas em florestas naturais e grandes pomares de árvores frutíferas.

Resumen Antecedentes: Los granos de cervecería son un subproducto de la industria cervecera que puede ser incluido en la dieta de rumiantes; sin embargo, su alta húmedad dificulta el almacenamiento y conservación de ese producto. Objetivo: Evaluar la eficiencia de la deshidratación al sol de los granos húmedos de cervecería (WBG) y el efecto del período de almacenamiento sobre su calidad nutricional y microbiológica. Métodos: Para evaluar la eficiencia de la deshidratación de los WBG se utilizó un diseño experimental completamente al azar, con tiempos de tratamiento de 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, y 16 horas de exposición al sol. En un segundo experimento, también con diseño experimental completamente al azar, se evaluó el efecto del almacenamiento comparando los siguientes tratamientos: 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 y 180 días de almacenamiento del subproducto seco. Resultados: La materia seca (DM) del WBG presentó un efecto lineal creciente con el proceso de deshidratación. La composición química de los granos secos de cervecería no tuvo efecto en función de los tiempos de almacenamiento. La proteína no digestible (fracción C) aumentó linealmente; sin embargo, no comprometió la producción acumulativa de gas y la digestibilidad in vitro de la DM y de la proteína. El tiempo de almacenamiento no tuvo efecto sobre la población de hongos. El valor máximo de aflatoxina obtenido fue de 45,5 μg/kg y permaneció dentro de los limites aceptables para alimentación de bovinos. Conclusión: La deshidratación de WBG al sol es eficiente para garantizar la conservación del material y viabilizar su almacenamiento. El almacenamiento por 180 días de este subproducto seco no compromete su calidad nutricional y microbiológica.

Abstract Background: Brewer's grains, a by-product of the brewery industry, can be included in the diet of ruminants. However, its high humidity makes it difficult to store and preserve. Objective: To evaluate the efficiency of sun dehydration of wet brewer’s grains (WBG) and the effect of storage period on its nutritional and microbiological quality. Methods: A completely randomized experimental design was used to evaluate WBG dehydration efficiency, with treatments corresponding to 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 hours of sun exposure. A second experiment was carried out using also a completely randomizeddesign to evaluated the effect of storage with the following treatments: 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 days of storage of the dry by-product. Results: Dry matter (DM) content linearly increased with dehydration period. The chemical composition of the dried brewer's grains had no effect as a function of storage period. Indigestible protein (C fraction) increased linearly but did not compromise the cumulative gas production and the in vitro digestibility of DM and protein. Storage time had no effect on fungus population. The maximum aflatoxin value was 45.5 μg/kg, and remained within acceptable limits for bovine feed. Conclusion: Dehydration of WBG in the sun is efficient to guarantee conservation and makes it possible to store the by- product. The storage of the dry by-product for 180 days does not compromise its nutritional or microbiological quality.

Resumo Antecedentes: Os grãos de cervejaria são um subproduto que podem ser incluídos na dieta de ruminantes, no entanto sua forma úmida dificulta o armazenamento e a conservação desse produto. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficiência de desidratação ao sol dos grãos úmidos de cervejaria (WBG) e o efeito do período de armazenamento sobre a qualidade nutricional e microbiológica. Métodos: Para avaliar a desidratação do WBG, utilizou-se um delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, sendo os tratamentos os tempos de 0 e 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 e 16 horas de exposição ao sol. Um segundo experimento foi realizado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado. Os tratamentos foram 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 e 180 dias de armazenamento do subproduto seco. Resultados: A matéria seca (DM) do WBG apresentou efeito linear crescente com o processo de desidratação. A composição química dos grãos secos de cervejaria não apresentou efeito em função dos tempos de armazenagem. A proteína indigestível (Fração C) aumentou linearmente, no entanto não comprometeu a produção cumulativa de gás e a digestibilidade in vitro da DM e da proteína. A população de fungos não apresentou efeito com o tempo de armazenamento. O valor máximo de aflatoxina obtido foi de 45,5 μg/kg e permaneceu dentro dos limites aceitáveis para a alimentação de bovinos. Conclusão: A desidratação do WBG ao sol foi eficiente em garantir a conservação do material e viabilizar o seu armazenamento. A estocagem desse subproduto seco por 180 dias não comprometeu a sua qualidade nutricional e microbiológica.

Abstract: This study aimed to know the patterns of spatial distribution of Anastrepha spp. and establish a criterion for determining the appropriate time for pest control. For this, 90 McPhail traps were used as Sampling Units (SU) divided into three commercial orchards of Novo Milênio guava with a total area of 14 ha. Traps were interspersed between the rows of plants, systematically in the orchards, hung and baited with 5% hydrolyzed corn protein with weekly collections. We caught 8,170 Anastrepha spp. in 840 SU. The mean infestation index was compared to the three types of distribution: random, uniform, aggregate, and fit by the theoretical frequency distributions of Poisson, negative binomial and positive binomial. The populations of Anastrepha presented aggregate distribution according to the mean variance method (I), tested by distance from randomness. The economic damage risk potential of Anastrepha spp. was associated with the aggregate distribution behavior. The most appropriate moment for the use of control techniques is when reaching 20 flies by the negative binomial. On the other hand, number of fruit fly adults per trap per day (FTD), underestimates population index, which will allow population growth, leading to risk of crop production loss.

Abstract This study aimed to elaborate a sequential sampling plan for Anastrepha species in commercial orchards of guava Psidium guajava Novo Milênio cultivar. Samplings were carried out in three orchards in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. Fruit flies were sampled for 23 weeks. Data were subjected to the sequential probability ratio test. We adopted the mean of 0.3 Anastrepha individuals for the safety level and 0.7 for the control level and the observed frequency was adjusted to the negative binomial expected frequency (Bn) for the equation of the line. The condition of adopting a control method recommended by S1 = 6.5554 + 0.5362n was observed in the upper line. In turn, the lower line, which does not require the use of a control method, is defined by So = -2.8229 + 0.5362n. The sequential sampling plan predicted the expected maximum number of 37 sampling units to decide whether or not to use control method(s). This sequential plan was defined with mean number of 0.54 adults for each McPhail trap unit (sample). The sequential plan generated is unprecedented and will contribute to the rapid and safe decision making in the control of Anastrepha species of economic importance in guava farming.

Resumo Nós apresentamos um caso de Síndrome de Tolosa-Hunt, uma doença idiopática rara, caracterizada por oftalmoplegia dolorosa, de forte intensidade, geralmente afetando o terceiro par craniano, e, menos frequentemente, o quarto e/ou o sexto par. Geralmente, não há acometimento visual. O tratamento é feito com base em corticóides com resultados satisfatórios na maior parte dos casos, embora recorrências possam ocorrer após meses a anos. Relatamos caso de paciente masculino de 36 anos, com diagnóstico prévio de sífilis congênita e esquizofrenia, com dor periocular súbita associada com envolvimento de pares cranianos, que teve melhora total após vigência de corticoterapia, sem recorrências até a presente data.

Abstract We present a case study of Tolosa-Hunt syndrome, a rare idiopathic disease, that is characterized by painful ophthalmoplegia of strong intensity, generally affecting the third cranial nerve, and, less frequently, the fourth or the sixth cranial nerves. Usually, there is no visual impairment. The treatment is based on corticosteroids with satisfactory results in most cases although recurrences can occur at intervals from months to years. In our case, the patient presented sudden pain periorbital associated with cranial nerves involvement, which have an excellent outcome after treatment with corticosteroids, with no relapses until today.

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of replacing soybean meal with dried brewers' grains (DBG) in intake and digestibility of the nutrients and the ruminal parameters of cattle. Four ruminal cannulated Jersey oxen with initial body weight of 662.7 ± 85.5 kg were distributed in a 4x4 Latin square design. The treatments were levels of 0%, 33%, 66% and 100% DBG replacing soybean meal in the diet. Dry matter (DM) and crude protein (CP) intake were not influenced by the treatments. There were linear increases in ether extract (EE), neutral detergent fibre (NDF) and acid detergent fibre (ADF) intakes because of higher levels of these nutrients in diets with DBG. Non-fibre carbohydrate (NFC) and total digestible nutrient (TDN) intake showed a decreasing linear effect. Dry matter and NFC digestibility decreased linearly with rising DBG levels, while EE, CP, NDF and ADF digestibilities were not affected. Ruminal pH was not influenced by DBG levels in the diet. There was a quadratic effect in ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) concentration in the rumen, with the maximum occurring at a level of 36.7% DGB. The replacement of soybean meal with DBG in cattle diets did not alter DM intake and ruminal pH, but reduced TDN intake.

ABSTRACT Leprosy remains a public health problem in Brazil, and the Mato Grosso do Sul State (MS) had the seventh highest rate of detection of new cases in the country in 2015 (26.59 per 100,000 inhabitants) which was classified as very high. This work aimed to determine the epidemiological characteristics of leprosy in MS. Descriptive statistics were performed with data from the Information System on Diseases of Compulsory Declaration (SINAN) between 2001 and 2015, with all patients included in the system serving as the sample. Clinical forms of multibacillary (MB) leprosy predominated in MS during the study period, with a clear positive trend from 2009 to 2015 and a peak in the detection rate of new cases (NCDR) in 2014 corresponding to 40.39 per 100,000 population (p<0.001). The most affected groups were men (56.7%) aged 20–59 years (70.52%), an economically active population. We observed that Northern MS had the highest overall NCDR in the State. In cities bordering other countries, NCDRs were significantly lower than in those of other analyzed cities. There was no dependency ratio correlating NCDRs in cities with higher or lower indexes with basic care coverage (p=0.799) and human development index (p=0.887). In conclusion, the large number of patients with MB leprosy indicates that the diagnosis of leprosy is delayed in MS, perhaps due to difficulties related to diagnostic methods. This situation contributes to the continuing prevalence of leprosy in MS.

ABSTRACT The objective of the study was to evaluate the replacement of Tifton 85 hay (TH) for Tifton 85 silage (TS) in the diets of lactating cows. Five Holstein cows in middle of lactation were allocated in a 5 × 5 Latin square design and each experimental period lasted 18 days (12 days for adaptation and six days for collection). Treatments consisted of replacement of 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100% of TH for TS. The intake and digestion of nutrients, microbial protein synthesis, milk yield and composition, and the economic viability of the diets were evaluated. The intakes of dry matter, organic matter, and ether extract had a positive linear effect and the digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, crude protein, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber decreased linearly with increasing participation of TS. Milk production and composition and microbial protein synthesis were not affected. Regarding economic viability, the treatment with 100% hay produced better results, with better gross margin. The Tifton 85 silage can be used as a replacement for Tifton 85 hay up to 100% without changing the milk production and composition of Holstein cows.

Resumo O presente estudo tem por objetivo relatar um raro caso da variante de Chandler da Síndrome Iridocorneana Endotelial em uma paciente de 56 anos. Esta referia baixa acuidade visual em olho direito há 2 anos, acompanhada de fotofobia e prurido. Ao exame oftalmológico, no primeiro atendimento, apresentava em olho direito acuidade visual de conta dedos à 0,5 metro e se observava à biomicroscopia policoria, edema corneano com microcistos e hiperemia conjuntival. O olho esquerdo não apresentava alterações. A pressão intraocular era de 16mmHg no olho direito e 10mmHg no olho esquerdo. Iniciou-se tratamento tópico com dorzolamida, maleato de timolol e dexametasona, sendo então, alcançado o controle da pressão intraocular. Constatou-se no exame de microscopia especular corneana a presença de ice cells. Na biomicroscopia atual, apresenta, no olho acometido, edema corneano com opacidade central, policoria, cristalino não visível e fundo de olho indevassável. Diante da confirmação do diagnóstico de Síndrome de Chandler, pelo quadro clínico compatível e alterações nos exames complementares, a paciente está em acompanhamento no serviço de Oftalmologia do Hospital Federal Servidores do Estado.

Abstract We report in this study a case of Chandler’s Syndrome, an Iridocorneal Endhotelial Syndrome variant in a 56 years old patient, female, complaining about low vision in the right side, as well as itching and photophobia in the same side. In the first evaluation, we observed visual acuity of counting fingers at 0,5 meters, corneal swelling with microcystus and conjunctival hyperemia. The left eye was normal. Intraocular pressure was 16mmHg in right eye and 10 mmHg in left eye. We initiated topic treatment with Dorzolamide, Timolol and Dexamethasone, with good control of intraocular pressure. We noticed in corneal specular microscopy the presence of ice cells. In current biomicroscopy it is remarkable the corneal swelling, with central opacity and lens was not visible, as well as the fundoscopy is impossible. We confirmed the diagnosis of Chandler’ Syndrome based on the clinical findings, and in abnormalities in complementary exams. Nowadays, the patient is being followed in the Ophthalmology department at Hospital Federal Servidores do Estado.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to determine the optimal level of dried brewers' grains (DBG) to replace soybean meal in diets for lactating Holstein cows. Five cows, around 88±28 days in milk, were distributed in a 5 × 5 Latin square design and fed diets containing different levels of DBG (0, 25, 50, 75, and 100%). The forage:concentrate ratio of the diet was 50:50. Feed intake, dry matter, nutrient digestibility, microbial synthesis, milk production and composition, and the economic viability of the diets were evaluated. There was reduction in dry matter intake and, consequently, in crude protein and non-fiber carbohydrates with increased levels of DBG. This occurred due to physical limitation of rumen caused by increased neutral detergent fiber intake. Ether extract intake also increased with levels of DBG due to higher concentrations of this nutrient in the diet. Apparent dry matter, organic matter, ether extract, and neutral detergent fiber digestibility increased with replacement of soybean meal by DBG. Milk production showed a quadratic effect and the levels of fat, protein, and total solids reduced linearly. Each 1% of soybean meal replaced by DBG in concentrate led to a reduction of 0.04, 0.02, and 0.06 g kg-1 of milk fat, protein, and total solids, respectively. The milk production efficiency increased linearly and the microbial synthesis efficiency was not affected. The economic return increased along with the DBG levels. Thus, DBG levels replacing up to 75% of soybean meal can be used to feed lactating cows, since it provides improvements in digestibility, milk production efficiency, and economic return without affecting microbial efficiency.

ABSTRACT Perlatolic acid (1), methyl perlatolate (2), and the products of perlatolic acid alcoholysis-namely, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, n-pentyl, and n-hexyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-6-n-pentylbenzoate (3-11)-were evaluated for their herbicidal potential on Lactuca sativa L. (lettuce) and Allium cepa L. (onion) seeds. The compounds exhibited low phytotoxicity on L. sativa germination. Perlatolic acid (1) proved the most active compound (20%). Activity was lowest for n-hexyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-6-n-pentylbenzoate (11) (3.5%). The esters iso-propyl and sec-butyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-6-n-pentylbenzoate (6 and 8, respectively) inhibited root (35% e 43%, respectively) and hypocotyl growth (59% e 56%, respectively). The esters n-butyl, n-pentyl, and n-hexyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-6-n-pentylbenzoate (7, 10, and 11, respectively) proved phytotoxic to A. cepa, delaying and reducing seed germination (27%), while n-pentyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-6-n-pentylbenzoate (10) was the most inhibitory for root (42%) and coleoptile growth (24%). The behaviors of iso-propyl, sec-butyl, and n-pentyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-6-n-pentylbenzoate (6, 8, and 10, respectively) suggest the potential utility of these esters as natural herbicides. The esters iso-propyl and sec-butyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-6-n-pentylbenzoate (6 and 8, respectively) may serve as model molecules in the investigation of potential herbicides for dicotyledon control, while n-pentyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-6-n-pentylbenzoate (10) may serve the same function for monocotyledon species.

Objective: To classify families of elderly with depressive symptoms regarding their functioning and to ascertain the presence of an association between these symptoms, family functioning and the characteristics of the elderly. Method: This was an observational, analytical, cross-sectional study performed with 33 teams of the Family Health Strategy in Dourados, MS. The sample consisted of 374 elderly divided into two groups (with and without depressive symptoms). The instruments for data collection were a sociodemographic instrument, the GeriatricDepression Scale (15 items) and the Family Apgar. Results: An association was observed between depressive symptoms and family dysfunction, female gender, four or more people living together, and physical inactivity. Conclusion: The functional family may represent effective support for the elderly with depressive symptoms, because it offers a comfortable environment that ensures the well-being of its members. The dysfunctional family can barely provide necessary care for the elderly, which can exacerbate depressive symptoms.


Objetivo: Clasificar familias de adultos mayores con síntomas depresivos según funcionalidad y verificar la presencia de la asociación entre tales síntomas, la funcionalidad familiar y la características de los adultos mayores. Método: Estudio analítico, observacional, transversal, realizado con 33 equipos de la Estrategia de Salud de la Familia de Dourados, MS, Brasil. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 374 pacientes adultos mayores divididos en dos grupos (con y sin síntomas depresivos). Los instrumentos para la recolección de datos fueron un cuestionario para la caracterización sociodemográfica, la Escala de Depresión Geriátrica de 15 ítems y el Apgar Familiar. Resultados: Se observó una asociación entre los síntomas depresivos y la disfunción familiar, el sexo femenino, cuatro y más personas viviendo en el hogar y el sedentarismo. Conclusión: Una familia funcional puede representar un apoyo efectivo para los adultos mayores con síntomas depresivos, puesto que ofrece un ambiente de confort que garantiza el bienestar de sus miembros. Una familia disfuncional difícilmente puede brindar la atención necesaria a las personas mayores, lo que puede agravar los síntomas depresivos.


Objective: To classify families of elderly with depressive symptoms regarding their functioning and to ascertain the presence of an association between these symptoms, family functioning and the characteristics of the elderly. Method: This was an observational, analytical, cross-sectional study performed with 33 teams of the Family Health Strategy in Dourados, MS. The sample consisted of 374 elderly divided into two groups (with and without depressive symptoms). The instruments for data collection were a sociodemographic instrument, the GeriatricDepression Scale (15 items) and the Family Apgar. Results: An association was observed between depressive symptoms and family dysfunction, female gender, four or more people living together, and physical inactivity. Conclusion: The functional family may represent effective support for the elderly with depressive symptoms, because it offers a comfortable environment that ensures the well-being of its members. The dysfunctional family can barely provide necessary care for the elderly, which can exacerbate depressive symptoms.


Objetivo: Clasificar familias de adultos mayores con síntomas depresivos según funcionalidad y verificar la presencia de la asociación entre tales síntomas, la funcionalidad familiar y la características de los adultos mayores. Método: Estudio analítico, observacional, transversal, realizado con 33 equipos de la Estrategia de Salud de la Familia de Dourados, MS, Brasil. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 374 pacientes adultos mayores divididos en dos grupos (con y sin síntomas depresivos). Los instrumentos para la recolección de datos fueron un cuestionario para la caracterización sociodemográfica, la Escala de Depresión Geriátrica de 15 ítems y el Apgar Familiar. Resultados: Se observó una asociación entre los síntomas depresivos y la disfunción familiar, el sexo femenino, cuatro y más personas viviendo en el hogar y el sedentarismo. Conclusión: Una familia funcional puede representar un apoyo efectivo para los adultos mayores con síntomas depresivos, puesto que ofrece un ambiente de confort que garantiza el bienestar de sus miembros. Una familia disfuncional difícilmente puede brindar la atención necesaria a las personas mayores, lo que puede agravar los síntomas depresivos.


Fauna of phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera, Psychodidae) in areas with endemic American cutaneous leishmaniasis in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The aim of this study was to investigate the ecological aspects of the main vectors of American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) in four monitoring stations situated in the municipalities of Naviraí, Nova Andradina, Novo Horizonte do Sul and Rio Verde de Mato Grosso. For each monitoring station, the captures of sand flies were undertaken each month from July 2008 to June 2010 using CDC and Shannon traps. The CDC traps were installed simultaneously for three consecutive nights in three collection sites: intradomicile, peridomicile and edge of the forest. A Shannon trap was installed from dusk to 10 pm, inside the forest, one night per month. A total of 7,651 sand flies belonging to nine genera and twenty-nine species were captured. Nyssomyia neivai (52.95%), Psathyromyia hermanlenti (10.91%), Psathyromyia runoides (9.16%), Nyssomyia whitmani (7.95%), Psathyromyia aragaoi (4. 89%), Nyssomyia antunesi (3.14%) and Evandromyia bourrouli (2.20%) were the most frequent species. Approximately 65% of the sand flies were collected in the forest environment. The municipalities presented significantly different indexes of species diversity. Naviraí presented the lowest species diversity index, however, it showed the highest abundance. Novo Horizonte do Sul had the highest species diversity index, but the lowest abundance (< 5%). It is noteworthy the occurrence of vector species of Leishmania in the areas studied, especially in Naviraí, where Ny. neivai presented high frequencies which may explain the increased number of ACL cases in this municipality.

OBJETIVO: Descrever o perfil social e a capacidade funcional de idosos com déficit cognitivo. MÉTODOS: Estudo de abordagem quantitativa, descritivo, transversal, com 503 idosos de 60 anos e mais com déficit cognitivo, residentes em Dourados, (MS) e assistidos pela Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF). A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de entrevistas domiciliares, com um questionário estruturado para variáveis sociodemográficas e condições de saúde, o Miniexame do Estado Mental e a Medida de Independência Funcional. RESULTADOS: Foram identificados 215 idosos com déficit cognitivo, dos quais 32 (14,9%) apresentavam algum grau de dependência. Houve maior grau de dependência no sexo masculino e na faixa etária de 80 anos e mais. As dimensões locomoção e cognição apresentaram os menores valores. CONCLUSÃO: Os diagnósticos cognitivos e funcionais são fundamentais para o planejamento de ações que favoreçam a promoção e manutenção da capacidade funcional do idoso.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the social profile and functional capacity of elderly with cognitive deficit. METHODS: A quantitative, descriptive, transversal study with 503 elderly of 60 years and older with cognitive deficit, living in Dourados, (MS), Brazil, and assisted by the Family Health Strategy (FHS). Data collection was performed by means of home interviews, with a structured questionnaire for sociodemographic variables and health conditions, the Mini Mental State Examination and the Functional Independence Measure. RESULTS: We identified 215 elderly patients with cognitive deficit, of whom 32 (14.9%) presented some level of dependency. There was a greater level of dependence in the male gender and those aged 80 years and more. The dimensions of movement and cognition presented the lowest values. CONCLUSION: The cognitive and functional diagnoses are fundamental for planning actions that favor the promotion and maintenance of functional capacity of the elderly.

OBJETIVO: Describir el perfil social y la capacidad funcional de ancianos con déficit cognitivo. MÉTODOS: Estudio de abordaje cuantitativo, descriptivo, transversal, realizado con 503 ancianos de 60 años y más con déficit cognitivo, residentes en Dourados, (MS) y asistidos por la Estrategia Salud de la Familia (ESF). La recolección de los datos se realió por medio de entrevistas domiciliarias, con un cuestionario estructurado para variables sociodemográficas y condiciones de salud, el Mini examen del Estado Mental y la Medida de Independencia Funcional. RESULTADOS: Fueron identificados 215 ancianos con déficit cognitivo, de los cuales 32 (14,9%) presentaban algún grado de dependencia. Hubo mayor grado de dependencia en el sexo masculino y en el grupo etáreo de 80 años y más. Las dimensiones locomoción y cognición presentaron los menores valores. CONCLUSIÓN: Los diagnósticos cognitivos y funcionales son fundamentales para la planificación de acciones que favorezcan la promoción y manutención de la capacidad funcional del anciano.