Occurrence of Panstrongylus megistus (Burmeister, 1835) in an area under entomological surveillance in the Southeast Region of Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 54: e00842020, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Panstrongylus megistus is the main triatomine involved in the human transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi in Minas Gerais, Brazil. We analyzed the occurrence of triatomines in the Itaúna micro-regions for healthcare.METHODS:
Data were collected as part of routine entomological surveillance activities, including the species identity, capture site, developmental stage, and trypanosome infection.RESULTS:
In total, 503 specimens from five species were captured (495 P. megistus). Adults were mainly captured by residents inside their homes, whereas nymphs were mostly captured by public health professionals outside.CONCLUSIONS:
The epidemiologically important triatomine, P. megistus, continues to persist in our study region.Palabras clave
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Panstrongylus
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Trypanosoma cruzi
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Enfermedad de Chagas
Tipo de estudio:
Screening_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article