American Trypanosomiasis Survey of Florida Triatoma Species
Abstract
A survey was conducted in Florida to determine the incidence of American trypanosomiasis in its Triatoma vectors. Triatoma spp. were collected and fed on uninfected laboratory animals. Insect fecal deposits were collected, stained, and studied under phase microscopy for the presence of the metacyclic (trypomastigote) stage of the trypanosome. No field collected triatomas were found to be naturally infected with Trypanosoma cruzi-like organisms.Downloads
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