The number of families of Triatoma dimidiata in a Guatemalan house
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 102(2): 221-223, Mar. 2007. graf
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ABSTRACT
Triatoma dimidiata is an important vector of Chagas disease in Guatemala. To help understand the biology and population dynamics of the insect, we estimated the number of full sibling families living in one house. Forty one families with an average size of 2.17 individuals were detected using random amplification of polymorphic DNA-polymerase chain reaction genetic markers. This result suggests high levels of migration of the vector, polyandry, and a significant capability for spreading the disease.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
LILACS
Contexto en salud:
2_ODS3
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3_ND
Problema de salud:
2_enfermedades_transmissibles
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3_chagas_disease
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3_neglected_diseases
Asunto principal:
Triatoma
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Vivienda
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Insectos Vectores
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America central
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Guatemala
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Guatemala
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Estados Unidos