Collection of triatomines from sylvatic habitats by a Trypanosoma cruzi-infected scent detection dog in Texas, USA.

<h4>Background</h4>Triatomine insects, vectors of the etiologic agent of Chagas disease (Trypanosoma cruzi), are challenging to locate in sylvatic habitats. Collection techniques used in the United States often rely on methods to intercept seasonally dispersing adults or on community sci...

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Main Authors: Devin M Christopher, Rachel Curtis-Robles, Gabriel L Hamer, Justin Bejcek, Ashley B Saunders, Walter D Roachell, Thomas Leo Cropper, Sarah A Hamer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-03-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010813