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The complexity of the population dynamics of Triatoma brasiliensis in rural north-east Brazil indicated by genetic characterisation.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Jan 2026
Silva Luiz Osvaldo Rodrigues, Belisário Carlota Josefovicz, Ferreira Flávio Campos, Heukelbach Jorg, Diotaiuti Liléia, Bezerra Claudia Mendonça
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BACKGROUND: Triatoma brasiliensis, the primary Chagas disease (CD) vector in the north-east of Brazil, poses a significant challenge for control due to its adaptability and ability to colonise anthropic environments. The limited number of previous studies on the population dynamics of T. brasiliensis hinders the development of effective control strategies. OBJECTIVES: This study characterises the genetic...
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