Occurrence of triatomines (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) and their natural infection by Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas, 1909) in Boca do Moa community, Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54: e0590-2020, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Triatomines are insect vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiological agent of Chagas disease.METHODS:
Triatomines were collected from households and by dissecting palm trees in the peri-urban areas of Cruzeiro do Sul (Acre); they were identified using a specific key and via genital analyses. Trypanosomatid infection was determined through microscopy and polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS:
In total, 116 triatomines of the species Eratyrus mucronatus, Rhodnius pictipes, R. stali, and R. montenegrensis were collected, of which 13.8% were positive for T. cruzi.CONCLUSIONS:
Four species of triatomines presented an infection rate above 13% in the Boca do Moa community.
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Asunto principal:
Rhodnius
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Trypanosoma cruzi
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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
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Hospital Sírio-Libanês/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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