Colonization by Panstrongylus megistus (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) in an urban park in the city of São Paulo
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;54: e03302020, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
This communication reports on the occurrence of colonization by Panstrongylus megistus in an urban park in the municipality of São Paulo, Brazil.METHODS:
Entomological research includes active search for vectors based on notifications by the population and identification and examination of insects.RESULTS:
A colony of triatomines was found to be associated with enclosed birds.CONCLUSIONS:
The occurrence of P. megistus has already been reported in the city of São Paulo; however, reports of colonization by this species provide evidence of its potential for the occupation of artificial ecotopes, which may pose a risk to the human population.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
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SES-SP
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ColecionaSUS
Assunto principal:
Panstrongylus
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Triatominae
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Doença de Chagas
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Reduviidae
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil