Triatominae (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) in homes: Report of their occurrence in the municipality of Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, South Western Amazon
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54: e20200296, 2021. tab, graf
Article
in English
| SES-SP, ColecionaSUS, LILACS
| ID: biblio-1136922
ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Triatomines are hematophagous insects that are important to public health since they are the vectors of American Trypanosomiasis. The objective of this study was to describe the occurrence of triatomines in homes in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil. METHODS The specimens were collected by an active search inside homes and also by a passive search by the residents.RESULTS:
A total of 55 triatomines were captured comprising of 5 species each of the genera Rhodnius, Eratyrus, and Panstrongylus. No colonies were detected, ruling out the possibility of domiciliation.CONCLUSIONS:
Information on regional epidemiological dynamics contributes to the prevention and control of disease.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Panstrongylus
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Rhodnius
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Triatominae
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Chagas Disease
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Ministério da Saúde/BR
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Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho/BR
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Universidade Federal do Acre/BR
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