Massive invasion on a Triatominae insectarium (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) by Attagenus fasciatus (Thunberg, 1795) (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Attageninae)
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 56: e0150, 2023. graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
Triatominae are vectors of the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease. This study aims to report an infestation on Triatominae colonies by a beetle, previously identified as a pest.Methods:
The management of these colonies should be improved to maximize their usefulness, and factors that may cause harm to them should be avoided as much as possible.Results:
This is the first report on a coleopteran infestation on living Triatominae colonies worldwide.Conclusions:
The present record provides an important warning to researchers who maintain insectaries in general, especially those who rear triatomines, to carry protective measures against such invasions.
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Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2023
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Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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Czech Republic