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Dynamics of Triatoma infestans populations in the Paraguayan Chaco: Population genetic analysis of household reinfestation following vector control.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2022
Rojas de Arias Antonieta, Messenger Louisa Alexandra, Rolon Miriam, Vega María Celeste, Acosta Nidia, Villalba Cesia, Marcet Paula L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although domestic infestations by Triatoma infestans have been successfully controlled across Latin America, in areas of the Gran Chaco region, recurrent post-spraying house colonization continues to be a significant challenge, jeopardizing Chagas disease vector control and maintaining active Trypanosoma cruzi transmission. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: To investigate the dynamics of triatomine...
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