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
; 542021.
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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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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Rhodnius
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Trypanosoma cruzi
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Triatominae
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Doença de Chagas
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil