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- Title
Entomological survey in the state of Piauí, Northeastern Brazil, reveals intradomiciliary colonization of Triatoma brasiliensis macromelasoma.
- Authors
dos Santos, Silvia Menezes; de Sousa, Danielle Misael; dos Santos, Jessica Pereir; do Nascimento Vieira, José Felipe Pinheiro; Monte Gonçalves, Teresa Cristina; dos Santos-Mallet, Jacenir Reis; Carvalho-Costa, Filipe Anibal
- Abstract
This survey aimed to assess the presence of triatomine vectors of Chagas disease within the rural communities of São João do Piauí, Northeast Brazil. Intradomiciliary and peridomiciliary collection strategies were implemented wherein 279 specimens of Triatoma brasiliensis macromelasoma, both nymph and adult were found in 15 (50%) of the studied homes. Of the intradomiciliary insects, 73 (67.6%) were identified as nymph instars (1st instar [N1]= 6, N2= 14, N3= 28, N4= 7 and N5= 18). In the studied communities, a continuous interaction between triatomine bugs and humans could be shown. It is therefore urgent that suitable strategies for the control of the triatomine vector are implemented in this area.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; MALARIA transmission; TRYPANOSOMIASIS; ENDEMIC diseases; CHAGAS' disease; PUBLIC health
- Publication
Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 2017, Vol 59, p1
- ISSN
0036-4665
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1590/S1678-9946201759027