Anthropogenic influences on Rhodnius ecuadoriensis populations and nesting behaviors in sylvatic areas of southern Ecuador

Abstract Background Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, remains a major public health concern. While Rhodnius ecuadoriensis, a key vector, is traditionally sylvatic, environmental disturbances have driven its adaptation to human-influenced habitats. This study explores a novel...

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Main Authors: Jazive Esparza-Carate, Soledad Santillán-Guayasamín, César A. Yumiseva, Juan José Bustillos, Mario J. Grijalva, Sereno Denis, Anita G. Villacís
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11175-z
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