Amazonian Reservoir Hosts of <i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i>

Lazo, Jocelyn Ginette Pérez; Mayor, Pedro; Lescano, Andrés G.

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“…Dasypus novemcinctus would be a versatile reservoir species in terms of the bioclimatic and geomorphological conditions for its presence. It has been reported to be infected with several T. cruzi genotypes [ 11 , 21 , 68 , 69 , 70 ].…”

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“…This scenario of overlap would be a potential risk factor for an increase in the incidence of this anthroponotic disease (Figure 3C,D) [11,[72][73][74] Dasypus novemcinctus would be a versatile reservoir species in terms of the bioclimatic and geomorphological conditions for its presence. It has been reported to be infected with several T. cruzi genotypes [11,21,[68][69][70].…”

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Geographic Distribution of the Genus Panstrongylus Berg, 1879 in the Neotropic with Emphasis on Trypanosoma cruzi Vectors

Tineo-González,

Fermín,

Bonilla-Rivero

et al. 2023

TropicalMed

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Panstrongylus is a Neotropical taxa of 16 species, some more widespread than others, that act as vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiologic agent of Chagas disease (CD). This group is associated with mammalian reservoir niches. There are few studies of the biogeography and niche suitability of these triatomines. Using zoo-epidemiological occurrence databases, the distribution of Panstrongylus was determined based on bioclimatic modelling (DIVA GIS), parsimonious niche distribution (MAXENT), and parsimony analysis of endemic species (PAE). Through 517 records, a wide presence of P. geniculatus, P. rufotuberculatus, P. lignarius, and P. megistus was determined and recorded as frequent vectors of T. cruzi in rainforest habitats of 24–30 °C. These distributions were modeled with AUC >0.80 and <0.90, as well as with the seasonality of temperature, isothermality, and precipitation as relevant bioclimatic variables. Individual traces for each taxon in Panstrongylus—1036 records—showed widely dispersed lines for frequent vectors P. geniculatus, P. lignarius, P. rufotuberculatus, and P. megistus. Other occasional vectors showed more restricted dispersal, such as P. howardi, P. humeralis, P. lenti, P. lutzi, P. tupynambai, P. noireaiui, and P. chinai. Areas of defined environmental variation, geological change, and trans domain fluid fauna, such as the American Transition Zone and the Pacific Domain of Morrone, had the highest Panstrongylus diversity. Pan-biogeographic nodes appear to be areas of the greatest species diversity that act as corridors connecting biotopes and allowing fauna migration. Vicariance events in the geologic history of the continent need to be investigated. The geographical distribution of Panstrongylus overlapped with CD cases and Didelphis marsupialis/Dasypus novemcinctus presence, two important reservoirs in Central and South America. The information derived from the distribution of Panstrongylus provides knowledge for surveillance and vector control programs. It would increase information on the most and less relevant vector species of this zoonotic agent, for monitoring their population behavior.

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