Colonization of Panstrongylus megistus (Hemiptera:Reduvidae:Triatominae) in an urban area and its association with Didelphis marsupialis in the metropolitan region of São Paulo

Colonization of Panstrongylus megistus (Hemiptera:Reduvidae:Triatominae) in an urban area and its association with Didelphis marsupialis in the metropolitan region of São Paulo

Abstract INTRODUCTION: This communication reports the colonization of Panstrongylus megistus in an urban area of the municipality of Taboão da Serra in the metropolitan region of São Paulo. METHODS: After receiving a notification from the population, entomological research comprising active searc...

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Main Authors: Rubens Antonio da Silva, Raquel Zaicaner, Mariangela Palma Rosa, Graciela Cristina Granizo Aun, Júlio César Muniz, Alon Carlos Magalhães, Creusa Pereira, Amanda Rosa Pena, Maysa Flexa dos Santos, Vera Aparecida Oliveira Estevão, Agnaldo Nepomuceno Duarte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2021-02-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Subjects:
Chagas disease
Panstrongylus sp.
Urban area
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822021000100620&tlng=en
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Summary:Abstract INTRODUCTION: This communication reports the colonization of Panstrongylus megistus in an urban area of the municipality of Taboão da Serra in the metropolitan region of São Paulo. METHODS: After receiving a notification from the population, entomological research comprising active search, collection, identification, and examination of triatomines was conducted. Wild animals were captured and examined. RESULTS: A colony of triatomines was found to be associated with dogs in the backyard of the property. CONCLUSIONS: The colonization of P. megistus shows the potential for their occupation of artificial ecotopes, which may pose a risk to the human population.
ISSN:1678-9849

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