Urban infestation by Triatoma infestans (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), an overlooked phenomena for Chagas disease in Argentina
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 116: e210056, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Vector-borne transmission of Chagas disease in urban areas of Argentina has been an overlooked phenomena. We conducted the first comprehensive cross-sectional study of domestic infestation with Triatoma infestans and vector infection with Trypanosoma cruzi in a metropolitan area of San Juan, Argentina. Our results document the occurrence of T. infestans infected with T. cruzi in human sleeping quarters. In this urban setting, we also show that infestation was associated with construction materials, the presence of chickens, cats and a large number of dogs that can provide blood meals for the vector. Our findings reveal new challenges for vectorial control agencies.
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Sujet Principal:
Triatoma
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Trypanosoma cruzi
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Maladie de Chagas
Type d'étude:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limites du sujet:
Animals
Pays comme sujet:
America do sul
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Argentina
langue:
En
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Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Thème du journal:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Année:
2021
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Article