Low probability of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi to humans by domiciliary Triatoma sordida in Bolivia
The role of Triatoma sordida in the domestic transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi was assessed in 7 rural localities in Velasco Province, Department of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Tri. sordida, the only triatomine species identified in these localities, was found inside 58.0% of houses but not in large number...
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paper:paper_00359203_v91_n6_p653_Noireau2023-06-08T15:01:54Z Low probability of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi to humans by domiciliary Triatoma sordida in Bolivia American trypanosomiasis Bolivia Chagas disease Transmission Triatoma sordida Trypanosoma cruzi Trypanosomiasis adolescent adult animal experiment animal model article Bolivia chicken child disease transmission dog housing human major clinical study microscopy nonhuman polymerase chain reaction probability risk factor rural area Triatoma Trypanosoma cruzi trypanosomiasis Animalia Canis familiaris Gallus gallus Insecta Mammalia Protozoa Triatoma Triatoma sordida Trypanosoma Trypanosoma cruzi The role of Triatoma sordida in the domestic transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi was assessed in 7 rural localities in Velasco Province, Department of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Tri. sordida, the only triatomine species identified in these localities, was found inside 58.0% of houses but not in large numbers (3.1 bugs per infested house on average). A total of 220 faecal samples from domiciliary bugs was examined microscopically and by the polymerase chain reaction for the presence of trypanosomes: 21.4% were infected. Analysis of blood meals of domiciliary Tri. sordida showed that humans were the commonest host (70.4%), followed by chickens and dogs. Four of 418 persons tested were seropositive for Tryp. cruzi. Only 2 of a second group of 62 persons living in dwellings infested by Tri. sordida were seropositive. Tryp. cruzi infection was demonstrated in dogs and domestic rats. Three other species of small mammals were found to be infected with trypanosomes. In our study area, domestic Tri. sordida are mainly incriminated in the transmission of Tryp. cruzi to synanthropic animals, whereas transmission to humans is very rare. The presence in houses of small populations of Tri. sordida infected with Tryp. cruzi is therefore currently insufficient for this insect to constitute a major epidemiological risk factor. 1997 https://bibliotecadigital.exactas.uba.ar/collection/paper/document/paper_00359203_v91_n6_p653_Noireau http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_00359203_v91_n6_p653_Noireau |
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Universidad de Buenos Aires |
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American trypanosomiasis Bolivia Chagas disease Transmission Triatoma sordida Trypanosoma cruzi Trypanosomiasis adolescent adult animal experiment animal model article Bolivia chicken child disease transmission dog housing human major clinical study microscopy nonhuman polymerase chain reaction probability risk factor rural area Triatoma Trypanosoma cruzi trypanosomiasis Animalia Canis familiaris Gallus gallus Insecta Mammalia Protozoa Triatoma Triatoma sordida Trypanosoma Trypanosoma cruzi |
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American trypanosomiasis Bolivia Chagas disease Transmission Triatoma sordida Trypanosoma cruzi Trypanosomiasis adolescent adult animal experiment animal model article Bolivia chicken child disease transmission dog housing human major clinical study microscopy nonhuman polymerase chain reaction probability risk factor rural area Triatoma Trypanosoma cruzi trypanosomiasis Animalia Canis familiaris Gallus gallus Insecta Mammalia Protozoa Triatoma Triatoma sordida Trypanosoma Trypanosoma cruzi Low probability of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi to humans by domiciliary Triatoma sordida in Bolivia |
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American trypanosomiasis Bolivia Chagas disease Transmission Triatoma sordida Trypanosoma cruzi Trypanosomiasis adolescent adult animal experiment animal model article Bolivia chicken child disease transmission dog housing human major clinical study microscopy nonhuman polymerase chain reaction probability risk factor rural area Triatoma Trypanosoma cruzi trypanosomiasis Animalia Canis familiaris Gallus gallus Insecta Mammalia Protozoa Triatoma Triatoma sordida Trypanosoma Trypanosoma cruzi |
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The role of Triatoma sordida in the domestic transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi was assessed in 7 rural localities in Velasco Province, Department of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Tri. sordida, the only triatomine species identified in these localities, was found inside 58.0% of houses but not in large numbers (3.1 bugs per infested house on average). A total of 220 faecal samples from domiciliary bugs was examined microscopically and by the polymerase chain reaction for the presence of trypanosomes: 21.4% were infected. Analysis of blood meals of domiciliary Tri. sordida showed that humans were the commonest host (70.4%), followed by chickens and dogs. Four of 418 persons tested were seropositive for Tryp. cruzi. Only 2 of a second group of 62 persons living in dwellings infested by Tri. sordida were seropositive. Tryp. cruzi infection was demonstrated in dogs and domestic rats. Three other species of small mammals were found to be infected with trypanosomes. In our study area, domestic Tri. sordida are mainly incriminated in the transmission of Tryp. cruzi to synanthropic animals, whereas transmission to humans is very rare. The presence in houses of small populations of Tri. sordida infected with Tryp. cruzi is therefore currently insufficient for this insect to constitute a major epidemiological risk factor. |
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Low probability of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi to humans by domiciliary Triatoma sordida in Bolivia |
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Low probability of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi to humans by domiciliary Triatoma sordida in Bolivia |
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Low probability of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi to humans by domiciliary Triatoma sordida in Bolivia |
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Low probability of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi to humans by domiciliary Triatoma sordida in Bolivia |
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Low probability of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi to humans by domiciliary Triatoma sordida in Bolivia |
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low probability of transmission of trypanosoma cruzi to humans by domiciliary triatoma sordida in bolivia |
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1997 |
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https://bibliotecadigital.exactas.uba.ar/collection/paper/document/paper_00359203_v91_n6_p653_Noireau http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_00359203_v91_n6_p653_Noireau |
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