Due to its vast diversity the Chagas vector, Triatoma dimidiata, has been merged and split
into species and subspecies since its first description in 1811. Across its geographic range …

Abstract The Southern Cone Initiative (Iniciativa de Salud del Cono Sur, INCOSUR) to
control domestic transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi is a substantial achievement based on …

The deterioration or absence of plaster walls in houses and poor hygienic conditions are the
most important risk factors for indoor Triatoma dimidiata infestation in Guatemala. A cross …

Dispersion and invasion capacity of sylvatic populations of Triatoma dimidiata (Latreille)
were investigated during 14 mo by means of experimental chicken coops installed in a …

Background Triatoma dimidiata is among the main vectors of Chagas disease in Latin
America. However, and despite important advances, there is no consensus about the …

Seventeen variables were evaluated as possible risk factors for the intradomiciliary
infestation with Triatoma dimidiata in 644 houses in Jutiapa, Guatemala. During 2004 the …

Abstract The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has defined Chagas Disease
hotspots in Central America associated with the vector Triatoma spp. Triatoma dimidiata is a …

The interruption of vectorial transmission of Chagas disease by Triatoma dimidiata in central
America is a public health challenge that cannot be resolved by insecticide application …

Widespread application of insecticide remains the primary form of control for Chagas
disease in Central America, despite only temporarily reducing domestic levels of the …

A five-year domiciliary collection in the 22 departments of Guatemala showed that out of
4,128 triatomines collected, 1,675 were Triatoma dimidiata (Latreille, 1811), 2,344 were …