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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Asunto principal:
Triatominae
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Insectos Vectores
Límite:
Animales
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
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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