Factors associated with the presence of triatomines in rural areas of south Argentine Chaco
Introduction: The domestic and peridomestic presence of Triatoma infestans depends on several factors, such as human behavior, vector behavior, ecology, and the environment. Methods: This work was conducted in 139 domiciliary units, where triatomines were captured and risk factors in domiciles and p...
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paper:paper_00378682_v52_n_p_Crocco2023-06-08T15:02:19Z Factors associated with the presence of triatomines in rural areas of south Argentine Chaco Chagas disease Risk factors Triatoma infestans adult Article Chagas disease cross-sectional study disease transmission domestic species female human infection rate interview male microscopy middle aged nonhuman observational study parasite identification parasitosis questionnaire risk factor rural area seasonal variation species diversity Triatoma infestans Triatominae Trypanosoma cruzi animal Argentina attitude to health classification housing insect vector risk factor rural population transmission Triatominae Animals Argentina Chagas Disease Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Housing Humans Insect Vectors Male Middle Aged Risk Factors Rural Population Triatominae Introduction: The domestic and peridomestic presence of Triatoma infestans depends on several factors, such as human behavior, vector behavior, ecology, and the environment. Methods: This work was conducted in 139 domiciliary units, where triatomines were captured and risk factors in domiciles and peridomicilies were recorded. Household dwellers were interviewed to obtain information about practices regarding this disease and entomological indicators were calculated. Results: Infestation indices were 59.7% for house compounds, 4.3% for domestic areas and 58.3% for the peridomestic areas. Intradomicile infestation was significantly associated with housing characteristics. The presence of chicken coops in peridomicilies was associated with an increased risk of infestation. Of the respondents, 80% did not recognize the importance of the peridomiciliary structures for triatomine control and had infested peridomicilies. Conclusions: The results show the importance of peridomiciles as refuge sites for Triatominae bugs; however, household dwellers do not perceive peridomiciles as areas that favor the presence of vectors. Actions for raising awareness about factors that favor the presence of triatomines are needed to improve the conditions of peridomiciliary environments. © 2019, Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical. All rights reserved. 2019 https://bibliotecadigital.exactas.uba.ar/collection/paper/document/paper_00378682_v52_n_p_Crocco http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_00378682_v52_n_p_Crocco |
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Chagas disease Risk factors Triatoma infestans adult Article Chagas disease cross-sectional study disease transmission domestic species female human infection rate interview male microscopy middle aged nonhuman observational study parasite identification parasitosis questionnaire risk factor rural area seasonal variation species diversity Triatoma infestans Triatominae Trypanosoma cruzi animal Argentina attitude to health classification housing insect vector risk factor rural population transmission Triatominae Animals Argentina Chagas Disease Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Housing Humans Insect Vectors Male Middle Aged Risk Factors Rural Population Triatominae |
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Chagas disease Risk factors Triatoma infestans adult Article Chagas disease cross-sectional study disease transmission domestic species female human infection rate interview male microscopy middle aged nonhuman observational study parasite identification parasitosis questionnaire risk factor rural area seasonal variation species diversity Triatoma infestans Triatominae Trypanosoma cruzi animal Argentina attitude to health classification housing insect vector risk factor rural population transmission Triatominae Animals Argentina Chagas Disease Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Housing Humans Insect Vectors Male Middle Aged Risk Factors Rural Population Triatominae Factors associated with the presence of triatomines in rural areas of south Argentine Chaco |
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Chagas disease Risk factors Triatoma infestans adult Article Chagas disease cross-sectional study disease transmission domestic species female human infection rate interview male microscopy middle aged nonhuman observational study parasite identification parasitosis questionnaire risk factor rural area seasonal variation species diversity Triatoma infestans Triatominae Trypanosoma cruzi animal Argentina attitude to health classification housing insect vector risk factor rural population transmission Triatominae Animals Argentina Chagas Disease Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Housing Humans Insect Vectors Male Middle Aged Risk Factors Rural Population Triatominae |
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Introduction: The domestic and peridomestic presence of Triatoma infestans depends on several factors, such as human behavior, vector behavior, ecology, and the environment. Methods: This work was conducted in 139 domiciliary units, where triatomines were captured and risk factors in domiciles and peridomicilies were recorded. Household dwellers were interviewed to obtain information about practices regarding this disease and entomological indicators were calculated. Results: Infestation indices were 59.7% for house compounds, 4.3% for domestic areas and 58.3% for the peridomestic areas. Intradomicile infestation was significantly associated with housing characteristics. The presence of chicken coops in peridomicilies was associated with an increased risk of infestation. Of the respondents, 80% did not recognize the importance of the peridomiciliary structures for triatomine control and had infested peridomicilies. Conclusions: The results show the importance of peridomiciles as refuge sites for Triatominae bugs; however, household dwellers do not perceive peridomiciles as areas that favor the presence of vectors. Actions for raising awareness about factors that favor the presence of triatomines are needed to improve the conditions of peridomiciliary environments. © 2019, Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical. All rights reserved. |
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Factors associated with the presence of triatomines in rural areas of south Argentine Chaco |
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Factors associated with the presence of triatomines in rural areas of south Argentine Chaco |
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Factors associated with the presence of triatomines in rural areas of south Argentine Chaco |
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Factors associated with the presence of triatomines in rural areas of south Argentine Chaco |
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Factors associated with the presence of triatomines in rural areas of south Argentine Chaco |
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factors associated with the presence of triatomines in rural areas of south argentine chaco |
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2019 |
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