Article
Differential pattern of infection of sylvatic nymphs and domiciliary adults of Triatoma infestans with Trypanosoma cruzi genotypes in Chile.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 1 Sept 2012
Bacigalupo Antonella, Segovia Verónica, García Alejandro, Botto-Mahan Carezza, Ortiz Sylvia, Solari Aldo, Acuna-Retamar Mariana, Torres-Pérez Fernando, Cattan Pedro E
Abstract excerpt
In Chile, the main vector of Chagas disease, Triatoma infestans, is under control after insecticide spraying. However, it has been found colonizing wild habitats. This study evaluated Trypanosoma cruzi infection of sylvatic and domiciliary T. infestans and identified their parasite genotypes. The sample studied was composed mainly of T. infestans sylvatic nymphs and domiciliary adults from a semi-urban area with...
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