Susceptibility and resistance to deltamethrin of wild and domestic populations of Triatoma infestans (Reduviidae: Triatominae) in Bolivia: new discoveries
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 107(8): 1042-1047, Dec. 2012. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
Bolivia is a high-endemic country for Chagas disease, for which the principal vector is Triatoma infestans (Triatominae). This is a mainly domestic species that is also found in the wild environment. Recently, an increasing number of studies have shown the importance of Triatominae resistance to insecticides, especially in Bolivia. Data regarding the susceptibility/resistance of wild and domestic populations of T. infestans to deltamethrin are presented. For the first time, domestic populations of the department of Santa Cruz were tested, showing low resistance. Although most of the wild populations were found to be susceptible to deltamethrin, three populations from three departments showed a mortality rate of less than 100%. This result is emphasised here.
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Assunto principal:
Piretrinas
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Triatoma
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Resistência a Inseticidas
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Insetos Vetores
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Inseticidas
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Nitrilas
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Bolivia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article
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Project document
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França
País de publicação:
Brasil