This review describes the role that dogs play in Latin American countries where Chagas
disease is endemic. Multiple studies determined the high frequency with which canine …

A widely accepted idea in parasite-host relationships is that the former manipulates the latter
so that it increases its own success. In the case of complex life cycles, this means that the …

New vector control tools that can fit into a broader integrated vector management strategy
are notably lacking. We conducted a seven-month randomized trial to assess the efficacy of …

Background Although domestic infestations by Triatoma infestans have been successfully
controlled across Latin America, in areas of the Gran Chaco region, recurrent post-spraying …

Background Trypanosoma cruzi, the protozoan agent of Chagas disease, is comprised of at
least 6 genetic lineages (TcI-TcVI). Their geographical distribution, clinical associations and …

Background The emergence of pyrethroid resistance has threatened the elimination of
Triatoma infestans from the Gran Chaco ecoregion. We investigated the status and spatial …

Introduction: Triatomines are vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiological agent of Chagas
disease. Currently, there is no vaccine against this disease. Thus, control of the insect vector …

Chagas disease is still a major public health problem in Bolivia mostly due to the recurrent
reinfestation of houses by Triatoma infestans. The current study evaluated the danger of …

Objective To investigate what toxicological interactions occur when binary combinations of
azamethiphos and botanical monoterpenes (eugenol, menthol or menthyl acetate) are …

Sylvatic populations of Triatoma infestans represent a challenge to Chagas disease control
as they are not targeted by vector control activities and may play a key role in post-spraying …