American trypanosomiasis is one of the few native parasites of this continent. As a zoonosis,
Trypanosoma cruzi infects about 180 species out of 25 families of mammals. Its regular …

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a plan of action for people, planet and
prosperity. Thousands of years and centuries of colonisation have passed the precarious …

Chagas disease is an endemic zoonosis native to the Americas and is caused by the
kinetoplastid protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. The parasite is also highly genetically …

Palms are ubiquitous across Neotropical landscapes, from pristine forests or savannahs to
large cities. Although palms provide useful ecosystem services, they also offer suitable …

Chagas disease, a neglected global health concern primarily transmitted through the bite
and feces of kissing bugs, has garnered increasing attention due to recent outbreaks in …

Abstract Introduction Trypanosoma cruzi, Trypanosoma rangeli and Leishmania spp. are
parasites that coexist in several endemic areas. The identification of these parasites in hosts …

Background Rhodnius prolixus is considered the most relevant Trypanosoma cruzi vector in
Colombia and Venezuela due it is responsible for domestic transmission in both countries …

Background Chagas disease, affecting approximately eight million individuals in tropical
regions, is primarily transmitted by vectors. Rhodnius prolixus, a triatomine vector, commonly …

Background Rhodnius prolixus is an obligate haematophagous insect and one of the most
important vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease in the …

Trypanosoma cruzi, etiological agent of Chagas' disease, was isolated from armadillos
(Dasypus novemcinctus novemcinctus) captured in rural communities Northeastern …