Colonization of Panstrongylus megistus (Hemiptera: Reduvidae:Triatominae) in an urban area and its association with Didelphis marsupialis in the metropolitan region of São Paulo
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54: e0471-2020, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
This communication reports the colonization of Panstrongylus megistus in an urban area of the municipality of Taboão da Serra in the metropolitan region of São Paulo.METHODS:
After receiving a notification from the population, entomological research comprising active search, collection, identification, and examination of triatomines was conducted. Wild animals were captured and examined.RESULTS:
A colony of triatomines was found to be associated with dogs in the backyard of the property.CONCLUSIONS:
The colonization of P. megistus shows the potential for their occupation of artificial ecotopes, which may pose a risk to the human population.
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Main subject:
Panstrongylus
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Triatominae
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Chagas Disease
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Didelphis
Type of study:
Risk factors
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:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Prefeitura de Taboão da Serra/BR
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Secretaria de Estado da Saúde de São Paulo/BR
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