Colonization of Panstrongylus megistus (Hemiptera: Reduvidae:Triatominae) in an urban area and its association with Didelphis marsupialis in the metropolitan region of São Paulo
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 54: e0471-2020, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
This communication reports the colonization of Panstrongylus megistus in an urban area of the municipality of Taboão da Serra in the metropolitan region of São Paulo.METHODS:
After receiving a notification from the population, entomological research comprising active search, collection, identification, and examination of triatomines was conducted. Wild animals were captured and examined.RESULTS:
A colony of triatomines was found to be associated with dogs in the backyard of the property.CONCLUSIONS:
The colonization of P. megistus shows the potential for their occupation of artificial ecotopes, which may pose a risk to the human population.Palabras clave
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Panstrongylus
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Triatominae
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Enfermedad de Chagas
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Didelphis
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Brasil