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Molecular characterisation of Trypanosoma cruzi in Triatoma dimidiata from a highland locality in western Panamá
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 9 Mar 2026
Pineda Vanessa Jenny, González Kadir, Calzada José Eduardo, Saldaña Azael
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BACKGROUND: Triatoma dimidiata is a widely distributed vector of Trypanosoma cruzi in Mesoamerica, but its epidemiological role in most regions of Panamá remains poorly understood. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the presence, infection status, and feeding behaviour of T. dimidiata populations in peridomestic areas of Palmira Arriba, western Panamá. METHODS: Entomological surveys were conducted in five peridomestic...
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