Triatominae (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) in homes: Report of their occurrence in the municipality of Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, South Western Amazon

Silva Moraes, Madson Huilber da; Jesus, Adila Costa de; Madeira, Fernanda Portela; Moresco, Gilberto Gilmar; Oliveira, Jader de [UNESP]; Rosa, Joao Aristeu [UNESP]; Aranha Camargo, Luis Marcelo; Bernarde, Paulo Sergio; Oliveira Meneguetti, Dionatas Ulises de

Triatominae (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) in homes: Report of their occurrence in the municipality of Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, South Western Amazon

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S0037-86822021000100603.pdf (1.45 MB)

Data

2021-01-01

Autores

Silva Moraes, Madson Huilber da

Jesus, Adila Costa de

Madeira, Fernanda Portela

Moresco, Gilberto Gilmar

Oliveira, Jader de

Rosa, Joao Aristeu

Aranha Camargo, Luis Marcelo

Bernarde, Paulo Sergio

Oliveira Meneguetti, Dionatas Ulises de

Editor

Soc Brasileira Medicina Tropical

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Artigo

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Acesso aberto

Resumo

Introduction: Triatomines are hematophagous insects that are important to public health since they are the vectors of American Trypanosomiasis. The objective of this study was to describe the occurrence of triatomines in homes in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil. Methods: The specimens were collected by an active search inside homes and also by a passive search by the residents. Results: A total of 55 triatomines were captured comprising of 5 species each of the genera Rhodnius, Eratyrus, and Panstrongylus. No colonies were detected, ruling out the possibility of domiciliation. Conclusions: Information on regional epidemiological dynamics contributes to the prevention and control of disease.