Rhodnius (Stål, 1859) (Hemiptera, Triatominae) genus in Bolivian Amazonia: a risk for human populations?
Stéphanie DepickèreAnita G VillacísSoledad Santillán-GuayasamínJorgia Esperanza Callapa RafaelSimone Frédérique BrenièreSusana Revollo ZepitaPublished in: Parasites & vectors (2022)
The results of this study highlight the epidemiological importance of Rhodnius in the Bolivian Amazon region. The huge geographical distribution of Rhodnius and their proximity to the human dwellings, high infection rate and frequent meals on the human population highlight a risk of transmission of Chagas disease in the region.