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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;56: e0150, 2023. graf
Artigo
em Inglês
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LILACS-Express
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1449340
RESUMO
ABSTRACT Background: Triatominae are vectors of the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease. This study aims to report an infestation on Triatominae colonies by a beetle, previously identified as a pest. Methods: The management of these colonies should be improved to maximize their usefulness, and factors that may cause harm to them should be avoided as much as possible. Results: This is the first report on a coleopteran infestation on living Triatominae colonies worldwide. Conclusions: The present record provides an important warning to researchers who maintain insectaries in general, especially those who rear triatomines, to carry protective measures against such invasions.