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
Artículo
en Inglés
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| 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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LILACS (Américas)
Asunto principal:
Panstrongylus
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Rhodnius
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Triatominae
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Enfermedad de Chagas
Límite:
Animales
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
Institución/País de afiliación:
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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