First record of Triatoma longipennis, Usinger, 1939 (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae) in Tecozautla, Hidalgo
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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56: e0078, 2023. graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
We report the presence of Triatoma longipennis for the first time in two localities in Hidalgo, Mexico.Methods:
This study was conducted at Tecozautla municipality, Hidalgo. Collection was performed in April 2022.Results:
We collected eight triatomines from Guadalupe two fourth-instar nymphs, three fifth-instar nymphs, one female, and two males. In San Miguel Caltepantla, a female was collected inside a dwelling. One sample tested positive for Trypanosoma cruzi.Conclusions:
These findings suggest the need to investigate the dynamics of this species with respect to the inhabitants of the study area.
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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Tropical Medicine
Year:
2023
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Article
Affiliation country:
Mexico
Institution/Affiliation country:
Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas/MX
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Laboratorio Estatal de Salud Pública de Hidalgo/MX
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