Strong host-feeding preferences of the vector Triatoma infestans modified by vector density: implications for the epidemiology of Chagas disease.

<h4>Background</h4>Understanding the factors that affect the host-feeding preferences of triatomine bugs is crucial for estimating transmission risks and predicting the effects of control tactics targeting domestic animals. We tested whether Triatoma infestans bugs prefer to feed on dogs...

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Main Authors: Ricardo E Gürtler, Leonardo A Ceballos, Paula Ordóñez-Krasnowski, Leonardo A Lanati, Raúl Stariolo, Uriel Kitron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-05-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/19478849/pdf/?tool=EBI