Abstract
This paper reports, for the first time, the presence of Rhodnius stali in the state of Acre and in the Brazilian Amazon. Specimens of R. stali were collected by the Federal University of Acre in Rio Branco. The number of Triatominae species in the State of Acre increased from five to six. This was also the first report of R. stali in the Brazilian Amazon. The occurrence of R. stali is worrisome, since this species has been found naturally infected by Trypanosoma cruzi and there has been evidence of its domiciliation capabilities.
Highlights
Introduction: This paper reports, for the first time, the presence of Rhodnius stali in the state of Acre and in the Brazilian Amazon
In the Brazilian Amazon, at least 20 species of sylvatic triatomines belonging to eight genera have been identified, of which more than 10 are related to infection by the flagellate Trypanosoma cruzi(6) (7)
In the state of Acre, there have been reports of five triatomine species belonging to three genera, namely: Rhodnius montenegrensis(2), Rhodnius robustus(8), Rhodnius pictipes, Panstrongylus geniculatus(6), and Eratyrus mucronatus(9)
Summary
Abstract Introduction: This paper reports, for the first time, the presence of Rhodnius stali in the state of Acre and in the Brazilian Amazon. Methods: Specimens of R. stali were collected by the Federal University of Acre in Rio Branco. Results: The number of Triatominae species in the State of Acre increased from five to six.
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