Synanthropic triatomines as potential vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi in Central Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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50(6): 824-828, Nov.-Dec. 2017. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Chagas disease surveillance requires current knowledge on synanthropic triatomines. We analyzed the occurrence and Trypanosoma cruzi infection rates of triatomine bugs in central Brazil, during 2012-2014.METHODS:
Triatomines were collected inside or around houses, and T. cruzi infection was determined by optical microscopy and conventional/quantitative polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS:
Of the 2706 triatomines collected, Triatoma sordida was the most frequent species in Goiás State, whereas Panstrongylus megistus predominated in the Federal District. Parasites identified were T. cruzi, T. rangeli, and Blastocrithidia sp.CONCLUSIONS:
P. megistus and T. sordida sustained the risk of T. cruzi transmission to humans in central Brazil.
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Main subject:
Triatominae
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Insect Vectors
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Secretaria Estadual de Saúde de Goiás/BR
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Secretaria de Saúde do Distrito Federal/BR
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Universidade de Brasília/BR
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