Triatominae (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) in homes: Report of their occurrence in the municipality of Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, South Western Amazon

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Triatomines are hematophagous insects that are important to public health since they are the vectors of American Trypanosomiasis. The objective of this study was to describe the occurrence of triatomines in homes in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil. METHODS The specimens were collected by an active search inside homes and also by a passive search by the residents. RESULTS: A total of 55 triatomines were captured comprising of 5 species each of the genera Rhodnius, Eratyrus, and Panstrongylus. No colonies were detected, ruling out the possibility of domiciliation. CONCLUSIONS: Information on regional epidemiological dynamics contributes to the prevention and control of disease.

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Main Authors:	Moraes,Madson Huilber da Silva, Jesus,Adila Costa de, Madeira,Fernanda Portela, Moresco,Gilberto Gilmar, Oliveira,Jader de, Rosa,João Aristeu da, Camargo,Luís Marcelo Aranha, Bernarde,Paulo Sérgio, Meneguetti,Dionatas Ulises de Oliveira
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2021
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822021000100603
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