Colonization by Panstrongylus megistus (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) in an urban park in the city of São Paulo
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54: e03302020, 2021. tab, graf
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
This communication reports on the occurrence of colonization by Panstrongylus megistus in an urban park in the municipality of São Paulo, Brazil.METHODS:
Entomological research includes active search for vectors based on notifications by the population and identification and examination of insects.RESULTS:
A colony of triatomines was found to be associated with enclosed birds.CONCLUSIONS:
The occurrence of P. megistus has already been reported in the city of São Paulo; however, reports of colonization by this species provide evidence of its potential for the occupation of artificial ecotopes, which may pose a risk to the human population.
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Asunto principal:
Panstrongylus
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Triatominae
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Enfermedad de Chagas
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Reduviidae
Límite:
Animales
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Humanos
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:
Secretaria de Infraestrutura e Meio Ambiente/BR
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Superintendência de Controle de Endemias/BR
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