Host use by vectors is important in understanding the transmission of zoonotic diseases,
which can affect humans, wildlife and domestic animals. Here, a synthesis of host …

Triatoma rubrofasciata (T. rubrofasciata), one kind of triatomine insects, is the vector of
Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi), which lead to American trypanosomiasis. Although the gut …

Background Canine Chagas disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma
cruzi and transmitted by insect triatomine vectors known as kissing bugs. The agent can …

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 …

Cimicidae are hematophagous Heteroptera, feeding on human blood, that have been the
subject of significant medical investigation. In particular, they have been colonized under …

This chapter describes the morphology, host, life cycle, pathological effects, clinical signs,
diagnosis, treatment, prevention and public health considerations for protozoal, cestode …

Background: Triatomines, also known as kissing bugs, which are found throughout the world
and especially in Latin America, are well known natural vectors that transmit American …

Aspects related to hatching, time-lapse between presenting the blood meal and beginning of
feeding, feeding time, postfeed defecation delay, life time, mortality and fecundity for each …

Introducción. Rhodnius colombiensis es un triatomino silvestre asociado a palmas de vino
(Attalea butyracea) en la cuenca alta del río Magdalena (Colombia). La frecuente invasión …

Se presenta una lista revisada y actualizada de las 23 especies de triatominos (Hemiptera-
Heteroptera, Reduviidae) vectores de la enfermedad de Chagas (tripanosomiasis …