First report of Rhodnius neglectus (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) from the State of Acre, Brazil, and the Brazilian Western Amazon Region
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 51(2): 212-214, Mar.-Apr. 2018. graf
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Abstract INTRODUCTION This communication reports the occurrence of Rhodnius neglectus in the State of Acre, Brazil. METHODS An adult male R. neglectus specimen was collected from the Catuaba Experimental Reserve, which is located in the municipality of Senador Guiomard. RESULTS This increases the number of triatomine species reported from the State of Acre to eight and is also the first report of R. neglectus from the Brazilian Western Amazon Region. CONCLUSIONS The occurrence of R. neglectus is alarming because even though the species is wild, it can invade and colonize human dwellings and peridomiciles, thereby increasing Chagas disease transmission.
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Main subject:
Rhodnius
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Insect Vectors
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Animals
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2018
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Article