New report of Eratyrus cuspidatus Stål, 1859 (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae) in the State of Campeche, Mexico
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Triatomine bugs are vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiological agent of Chagas disease.METHODS:
Triatomine bugs were collected and identified following established protocols. In addition, infection with T. cruzi was detected by microscopic and molecular analysis.RESULTS:
We captured an adult male specimen of the Eratyrus cuspidatus species that has not been reported in the state of Campeche.CONCLUSIONS:
This finding provides new information on the distribution of E. cuspidatus in Mexico. However, more studies are needed to determine their epidemiological significance.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Triatominae
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Insectos Vectores
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Animals
País/Región como asunto:
Mexico
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En
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2020
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Article