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The tribe Rhodniini is a monophyletic group composed of 24 species grouped in two genera: Rhodnius and Psammolestes. Rhodnius is a paraphyletic genus formed by 21 species.
Amanda Ravazi +8 more
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Proteases of haematophagous arthropod vectors are involved in blood-feeding, yolk formation and immunity : a review [PDF]
Ticks, triatomines, mosquitoes and sand flies comprise a large number of haematophagous arthropods considered vectors of human infectious diseases. While consuming blood to obtain the nutrients necessary to carry on life functions, these insects can ...
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Taxonomy, evolution, and biogeography of the rhodniini tribe (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) [PDF]
The Triatominae subfamily includes 151 extant and three fossil species. Several species can transmit the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease, significantly impacting public health in Latin American countries.
da Rosa, João Aristeu +4 more
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Updated information of the dispersion dynamics of Chagas disease (CD) and a systemic analysis of these data will aid the early identification of areas that are vulnerable to transmission and enable efficient intervention. This work synthesized spatiotemporal information regarding triatomine fauna and analyzed this information in combination with the ...
Cláudia M. Melo +7 more
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Morphometry and morphology of the antennae of Panstrongylus megistus Burmeister, Rhodnius neglectus Lent, Rhodnius prolixus Stal and Triatoma vitticeps Stal (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) [PDF]
The length of the four right antennal segments from nymphs and adults of Panstrongylus megistus Burmeister, Rhodnius neglectus Lent, Rhodnius prolixus Stal and Triatoma vitticeps Stal were measured. The length of the antennal segments of the adults of all four species, 4th and 5th instars of P. megistus, and 5th instar of R. neglectus and R.
Rosa, João Aristeu da +3 more
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Cerca de 15 espécies de Triatominae são de conhecida ocorrência no Estado do Maranhão. Na Ilha de São Luís, zona do litoral, dez espécies já foram encontradas associadas às áreas silvestres: Eratyrus mucronatus, Psammolestes tertius, Panstrongylus diasi,
José Manuel Macário Rebêlo +2 more
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Many insects affect food production and human health, and in an attempt to control these insects the use of synthetic insecticides has become widespread. However, this has resulted in the development of resistance in these organisms, human diseases, contamination of food, and pollution of the environment.
José S. Dambolena +6 more
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Chagas disease Control Program in the State of São Paulo, Brazil: serological and entomological aspects of primary school-children surveys [PDF]
Como parte de avaliação de medidas de controle de vetores, levadas a efeito no Estado de São Paulo, na década de 60, inquéritos sorológicos entre crianças escolares nascidas após sua aplicação foram realizados nos períodos abrangidos entre os anos 1968 e
BARATA, José Maria Soares +3 more
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Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities of Bixa orellana L.: A Review
Bixa orellana L., popularly known as “urucum,” has been used by indigenous communities in Brazil and other tropical countries for several biological applications, which indicates its potential use as an active ingredient in pharmaceutical products.
Daniela de Araújo Vilar +9 more
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Everybody loves sugar:first report of plant feeding in triatomines [PDF]
Background Triatomines, which are the vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, have been considered to be exclusive blood feeders for more than 100 years, since the discovery of Chagas disease.
Diaz-Albiter, Hector M. +2 more
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