[HTML][HTML] Intrusive versus domiciliated triatomines and the challenge of adapting vector control practices against Chagas disease
Chagas disease prevention remains mostly based on triatomine vector control to reduce or
eliminate house infestation with these bugs. The level of adaptation of triatomines to human …
eliminate house infestation with these bugs. The level of adaptation of triatomines to human …
[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive survey of domiciliary triatomine species capable of transmitting Chagas disease in southern Ecuador
Background Chagas disease is endemic to the southern Andean region of Ecuador, an area
with one of the highest poverty rates in the country. However, few studies have looked into …
with one of the highest poverty rates in the country. However, few studies have looked into …
[HTML][HTML] Ecological factors related to the widespread distribution of sylvatic Rhodnius ecuadoriensis populations in southern Ecuador
MJ Grijalva, V Suarez-Davalos, AG Villacis… - Parasites & …, 2012 - Springer
Background Chagas disease transmission risk is a function of the presence of triatomines in
domestic habitats. Rhodnius ecuadoriensis is one of the main vectors implicated in …
domestic habitats. Rhodnius ecuadoriensis is one of the main vectors implicated in …
[HTML][HTML] Limitations of selective deltamethrin application for triatomine control in central coastal Ecuador
Background This year-long study evaluated the effectiveness of a strategy involving
selective deltamethrin spraying and community education for control of Chagas disease …
selective deltamethrin spraying and community education for control of Chagas disease …
[HTML][HTML] Signs of urban evolution? Morpho-functional traits co-variation along a nature-urban gradient in a Chagas disease vector
AC Montes de Oca-Aguilar… - Frontiers in Ecology …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Environmental change (ie, urbanization) impacts species in contrasting ways, with some
species experiencing benefits given their way of life (ie, blood-sucking insects). How these …
species experiencing benefits given their way of life (ie, blood-sucking insects). How these …
[HTML][HTML] The modern morphometric approach to identify eggs of Triatominae
S Santillán-Guayasamín, AG Villacís, MJ Grijalva… - Parasites & vectors, 2017 - Springer
Background Egg morphometrics in the Triatominae has proved to be informative for
distinguishing tribes or genera, and has been based generally on traditional morphometrics …
distinguishing tribes or genera, and has been based generally on traditional morphometrics …
[HTML][HTML] Under pressure: phenotypic divergence and convergence associated with microhabitat adaptations in Triatominae
Background Triatomine bugs, the vectors of Chagas disease, associate with vertebrate hosts
in highly diverse ecotopes. It has been proposed that occupation of new microhabitats may …
in highly diverse ecotopes. It has been proposed that occupation of new microhabitats may …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamics of sylvatic Chagas disease vectors in coastal Ecuador is driven by changes in land cover
MJ Grijalva, D Teran, O Dangles - PLoS neglected tropical …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background Chagas disease is a serious public health problem in Latin America where
about ten million individuals show Trypanosoma cruzi infection. Despite significant success …
about ten million individuals show Trypanosoma cruzi infection. Despite significant success …
[HTML][HTML] Population genomics and geographic dispersal in Chagas disease vectors: Landscape drivers and evidence of possible adaptation to the domestic setting
Accurate prediction of vectors dispersal, as well as identification of adaptations that allow
blood-feeding vectors to thrive in built environments, are a basis for effective disease control …
blood-feeding vectors to thrive in built environments, are a basis for effective disease control …
Evaluation of the effectiveness of chemical control for Chagas disease vectors in Loja Province, Ecuador
MJ Grijalva, AG Villacís, S Ocana-Mayorga… - Vector-Borne and …, 2022 - liebertpub.com
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of selective and community-
wide house insecticide spraying in controlling triatomines in the subtropical areas of Loja …
wide house insecticide spraying in controlling triatomines in the subtropical areas of Loja …