Prevalence, infected density or individual probability of infection? Assessing vector infection risk in the wild transmission of Chagas disease
C Botto-Mahan, A Bacigalupo… - … of the Royal …, 2020 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Vector-borne infectious disease dynamics result mainly from the intertwined effect of the
diversity, abundance, and behaviour of hosts and vectors. Most studies, however, have …
diversity, abundance, and behaviour of hosts and vectors. Most studies, however, have …
Domestic host availability modifies human‐triatomine contact and host shifts of the Chagas disease vector Triatoma infestans in the humid Argentine Chaco
PC Ordóñez‐Krasnowski, LA Lanati… - Medical and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Domestic animals may affect human‐vector contact and parasite transmission rates. We
investigated the relationships between host‐feeding choices, site‐specific host availability …
investigated the relationships between host‐feeding choices, site‐specific host availability …
[HTML][HTML] Improved detection of house infestations with triatomines using sticky traps: a paired-comparison trial in the Argentine Chaco
GF Enriquez, MC Cecere, JA Alvarado-Otegui… - Parasites & vectors, 2020 - Springer
Background We conducted a matched-pairs trial of three methods for detecting house
infestation with triatominae bugs in a well-defined endemic rural area in the Argentine …
infestation with triatominae bugs in a well-defined endemic rural area in the Argentine …
Active dispersal in Triatoma infestans (Klug, 1834)(Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae): Effects of nutritional status, the presence of a food source and the …
PA Lobbia, G Mougabure-Cueto - Acta tropica, 2020 - Elsevier
In Argentina, the main vector of Chagas disease is Triatoma infestans (Klug, 1834). In recent
years, the presence of T. infestans was reported in human dwelling after spraying with …
years, the presence of T. infestans was reported in human dwelling after spraying with …
[HTML][HTML] Biogeographic origin and phylogenetic relationships of Mepraia (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) on islands of northern Chile
R Campos-Soto, G Díaz-Campusano… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Chagas disease is one of the main zoonoses mediated by vectors in America. The
etiological agent is the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, transmitted mainly by hematophagous …
etiological agent is the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, transmitted mainly by hematophagous …
Genetic structure of deltamethrin-resistant populations of Triatoma infestans (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) in the Gran Chaco
RV Piccinali, G Fronza, GA Mougabure-Cueto… - Parasitology …, 2020 - Springer
The genetic structure of natural populations offers insight into the complexities of their
dynamics, information that can be relevant to vector control strategies. Microsatellites are …
dynamics, information that can be relevant to vector control strategies. Microsatellites are …
Identification of bloodmeal sources of triatomines captured in the Paraguayan Chaco region of South America by means of molecular biology analysis
S Fraenkel, OD Salvioni, AR de Arias… - … and Global Health, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT The Paraguayan Chaco is an isolated environment with its own unique
ecosystem. In this region, Chagas disease remains a health problem. Chagas disease is …
ecosystem. In this region, Chagas disease remains a health problem. Chagas disease is …
Morphological changes associated with brachypterous Triatoma guasayana (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) and their relationship with flight
ML Hernández, J Espinoza, M Gomez… - International journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Flight is the main form of dispersion for adult triatomines. It is postulated here that some body
morphological parameters vary in T. guasayana according to a greater or lesser wing …
morphological parameters vary in T. guasayana according to a greater or lesser wing …
How microclimatic variables and blood meal sources influence Rhodnius prolixus abundance and Trypanosoma cruzi infection in Attalea butyracea and Elaeis …
Chagas disease is a zoonosis that affects several million people and is caused by the
parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is mainly transmitted through the feces of triatomine …
parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is mainly transmitted through the feces of triatomine …
Rethinking the old hypothesis that new housing construction has an impact on the vector control of Triatoma infestans: A metapopulation analysis
MJ Cavallo, I Amelotti - Acta Tropica, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Triatoma infestans (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) is a hematophagous insect, vector of
the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, etiological agent of the Chagas disease. In the south of La …
the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, etiological agent of the Chagas disease. In the south of La …