Massive invasion on a Triatominae insectarium (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) by Attagenus fasciatus (Thunberg, 1795) (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Attageninae).
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
; 56: e01502023, 2023.
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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.
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Assunto principal:
Trypanosoma cruzi
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Besouros
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Triatominae
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Doença de Chagas
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Reduviidae
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil