Evolution, systematics, and biogeography of the Triatominae, vectors of Chagas disease

FA Monteiro, C Weirauch, M Felix, C Lazoski… - Advances in …, 2018 - Elsevier
In this chapter, we review and update current knowledge about the evolution, systematics,
and biogeography of the Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae)—true bugs that feed …

Genetics and evolution of triatomines: from phylogeny to vector control

S Gourbière, P Dorn, F Tripet, E Dumonteil - Heredity, 2012 - nature.com
Triatomines are hemipteran bugs acting as vectors of the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma
cruzi. This parasite causes Chagas disease, one of the major parasitic diseases in the …

Ecology, evolution, and the long-term surveillance of vector-borne Chagas disease: a multi-scale appraisal of the tribe Rhodniini (Triatominae)

F Abad-Franch, FA Monteiro, N Jaramillo… - Acta Tropica, 2009 - Elsevier
Chagas disease incidence has sharply declined over the last decade. Long-term disease
control will, however, require extensive, longitudinal surveillance systems capable of …

Phylogeography and Genetic Variation of Triatoma dimidiata, the Main Chagas Disease Vector in Central America, and Its Position within the Genus Triatoma

MD Bargues, DR Klisiowicz… - PLoS neglected …, 2008 - journals.plos.org
Background Among Chagas disease triatomine vectors, the largest genus, Triatoma,
includes species of high public health interest. Triatoma dimidiata, the main vector …

Biogeography and evolution of Amazonian triatomines (Heteroptera: Reduviidae): implications for Chagas disease surveillance in humid forest ecoregions

F Abad-Franch, FA Monteiro - Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2007 - SciELO Brasil
An ecological-evolutionary classification of Amazonian triatomines is proposed based on a
revision of their main contemporary biogeographical patterns. Truly Amazonian triatomines …

New arrangements on several species subcomplexes of Triatoma genus based on the chromosomal position of ribosomal genes (Hemiptera-Triatominae)

S Pita, P Lorite, J Nattero, C Galvão, KCC Alevi… - Infection, Genetics and …, 2016 - Elsevier
The hemipteran subfamily Triatominae includes 150 blood-sucking species, vectors of
Chagas disease. By far the most specious genus is Triatoma, assembled in groups …

Chromosome structure and evolution of Triatominae: A review

F Panzera, S Pita, P Lorite - Triatominae-The Biology of Chagas Disease …, 2021 - Springer
The subfamily Triatominae, vectors of Chagas disease, represents one of the most
cytogenetically studied subfamilies within the true bugs. To date, the chromosome numbers …

Applicability of the Monocyte Activation Test (MAT) for hyperimmune sera in the routine of the quality control laboratory: Comparison with the Rabbit Pyrogen Test …

CC da Silva, OAF Presgrave, T Hartung… - Toxicology in vitro, 2016 - Elsevier
Pyrogen tests are safety assays performed during the routine quality control of injectable
products required by regulatory agencies. Currently, there are three available testing …

Cross-mating experiments detect reproductive compatibility between Triatoma sherlocki and other members of the Triatoma brasiliensis species complex

N Correia, CE Almeida, V Lima-Neiva, M Gumiel… - Acta Tropica, 2013 - Elsevier
Phylogenetic approaches based on mitochondrial DNA variation (fragments of Cyt B and
16S ribosomal RNA) have revealed Triatoma sherlocki as the most recent species addition …

Revisión de los vectores de la enfermedad de Chagas en Venezuela (Hemiptera-Heteroptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae)

D Cazorla-Perfetti - Saber, 2016 - ve.scielo.org
Se presenta una lista revisada y actualizada de las 23 especies de triatominos (Hemiptera-
Heteroptera, Reduviidae) vectores de la enfermedad de Chagas (tripanosomiasis …