A revision of thirteen species of Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) vectors of Chagas disease in Mexico

A revision of thirteen species of Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) vectors of Chagas disease in Mexico

Vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, parasite responsible for Chagas disease, are divided in intradomestic, peridomestic and sylvatic. The intradomestic are Triatoma barberi and Triatoma dimidiata, two species that represent the highest health risk among the Mexican population. Triatoma dimidiata is a spec...

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Main Authors: Salazar-Schettino Paz Maria, Rojas-Wastavino Gloria Elena, Cabrera-Bravo Margarita, Bucio-Torres Martha Irene, Martínez-Ibarra José Alejandro, Monroy-Escobar Maria Carlota, Rodas-Retana Antonieta, Guevara-Gómez Yolanda, Vences-Blanco Mauro Omar, Ruiz-Hernández Adela Luisa, Torres-Gutiérrez Elia
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Selva Andina Research Society 2010-10-01
Series:Journal of the Selva Andina Research Society
Subjects:
Triatominae
natural infection with Trypanosoma cruzi
behaviour
control
Mexico
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