Occurrence of triatomines in an urban residential complex in the municipality of Rio Branco, Acre, South-Western Amazon
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 52: e20180177, 2019. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
This study describes the occurrence of triatomines, and their positivity for trypanosomatids, in a residential complex in Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil.METHODS:
Triatomines were collected through direct capture in a home environment. Positivity analysis for trypanosomatids was performed by PCR assays. RESULTS Collected insects consisted of 31 Rhodnius robustus, 4 Rhodnius montenegrensis, and 1 Panstrongylus geniculatus specimens. All were adults, with no presence of domiciliation, and with an infection rate of 30.6%. CONCLUSIONS Future studies are recommended in other locations of Rio Branco in order to develop a georeference database of the occurrence of triatomines in urban areas.Key words
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Main subject:
Panstrongylus
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Rhodnius
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Trypanosoma
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Insect Vectors
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2019
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Article