Activity levels of female Triatoma infestans change depending on physiological condition

Activity levels of female Triatoma infestans change depending on physiological condition

Abstract Background Triatoma infestans (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) is the main vector of Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiological agent of Chagas disease, in South America. Active dispersal of this vector is the principal cause of recolonization of human dwellings previously treated with insecticides. Due to...

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Main Authors: Luciana Abrahan, Pablo Lopez, Ivana Amelotti, María José Cavallo, Raúl Stariolo, Silvia Catalá, Gerardo Cueto, Verónica Valentinuzzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Triatomines
Kissing bugs
Chagas disease
Active dispersal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3117-9

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