Publications by authors named "Nelcy Ortiz"
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
November 2013
Article Synopsis
- Triatominae are known vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, primarily feeding on blood, but research indicates that certain species, like Belminus ferroae, may prefer cockroaches as their main hosts.
- The study analyzed B. ferroae's reproductive success and development when fed on three different hosts (mice, cockroaches, and Rhodnius prolixus), showing that those fed on cockroaches had significantly better outcomes.
- Results revealed higher egg hatching rates and faster development times in cohorts fed on cockroaches compared to those fed on mice, highlighting the importance of host selection for the fitness and population growth of B. ferroae.
