Control of the transmission of Chagas' disease in Mambai, Goias, Brazil (1980-1988).
The results of entomologic surveillance conducted after Chagas' disease control in Mambai, Goias, Brazil are reported for the years 1985-1988, including a summary of results from 1980 to 1988. A progressive decrease in the incidence of Triatoma infestans in houses reached zero in 1988. The threat of secondary vector colonization and the continued need for vigilance are discussed.
Garcia-Zapata
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Nucleo de Medicina Tropical e Nutricao, Universidade de Brasilia, Brasilia.
Marsden
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D000818:Animals; D001938:Brazil; D014355:Chagas Disease / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D007300:Insect Control; D007303:Insect Vectors; D009570:Nitriles; D011722:Pyrethrins; D014224:Triatoma
D009570:Nitriles; D011722:Pyrethrins; C017180:decamethrin