Open AccessDiversity of Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) in Santander, Colombia: Epidemiological implications
Author(s) -
Lyda Esteban,
José Montes,
Vı́ctor Manuel Angulo
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
biomédica/biomedica
Language(s) - Spanish
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.26
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2590-7379
pISSN - 0120-4157
DOI - 10.7705/biomedica.v37i1.3140
Subject(s) - triatominae , reduviidae , humanities , geography , hemiptera , biology , zoology , art
Domestic and wild triatomines in the department of Santander have an epidemiological impact, as recently they have been linked to outbreaks of acute Chagas disease. The analysis of their diversity and temporal variation contributes to the understanding of their biology and ecology in one of the most endemic areas of the country.