Chagas disease is a health concern for humans and animals across the Americas, and
control options targeting the triatomine vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of …

Background The elimination of Triatoma infestans, the main domestic vector of
Trypanosoma cruzi, is lagging behind expectations in the Gran Chaco region. We …

The methods used to control triatomine vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the causal agent of
Chagas disease, include the implementation of cultural and mechanical practices, as well as …

Abstract Background The Gran Chaco region is a major hotspot of Chagas disease. We
implemented a 9-year program aimed at suppressing house infestation with Triatoma …

Background Chagas disease remains a persistent vector-borne neglected tropical disease
throughout the Americas and threatens both human and animal health. Diverse control …

Background Canine Chagas disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma
cruzi and transmitted by insect triatomine vectors known as kissing bugs. The agent can …

Chagas disease is an infectious disease of human and animal health concern, with 6–8
million chronic human infections and over 50,000 deaths throughout the Americas annually …

Background Chagas disease, a vector-borne parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma
cruzi, affects millions in the Americas. Dogs are important reservoirs of the parasite. Under …

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

Abstract Background Triatoma infestans, Triatoma brasiliensis, Triatoma pseudomaculata
and Rhodnius prolixus are vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiological agent of Chagas …