Triatomines in the city: A study of Rhodnius neglectus in Jaboticabal, Sao Paulo, Brazil, and its epidemiological implications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chagas disease, a significant global health concern rooted in social inequalities and political oversights, remains a challenging public health issue impacting millions worldwide. The increasing detection of triatomines, the vectors of Chagas disease, in urban areas complicates the situation.

Methods

This study investigated the incidence of Rhodnius neglectus in the urban areas of Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil, following several reports and previous collections of triatomines in the city. An educational approach was adopted, distributing informational materials and engaging the community through social networks to generate notifications that would enable the identification of triatomines. Specimens were collected using various methods, including passive surveilla

SUBMITTER: Belintani T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654749 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature