The urban Triatoma infestans challenge: integrative insights for vector control and Chagas prevention policies in San Juan, Argentina

The infestation prevalence of T. infestans in the urban area of San Juan highlights the need for urban-specific control strategies that differ from those used in rural settings. The key findings of this study, such as chicken coops being infestation hotspots and the importance of wind direction, and the unique urban context (high-density housing, a territorial institutional presence, and community networks), enable us to recognize opportunities for integrated, multi-actor control frameworks that actively involve communities.

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Parasites & Vectors
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2026-01-06
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-07163-6
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Trypanosoma species research and implications
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Abstract

The infestation prevalence of T. infestans in the urban area of San Juan highlights the need for urban-specific control strategies that differ from those used in rural settings. The key findings of this study, such as chicken coops being infestation hotspots and the importance of wind direction, and the unique urban context (high-density housing, a territorial institutional presence, and community networks), enable us to recognize opportunities for integrated, multi-actor control frameworks that actively involve communities.

Parasites & VectorsVol. 19(1)
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (AR), Universidad de Buenos Aires (AR), National University of San Juan (AR), Centro Científico Tecnológico - San Juan (AR), Ministerio de Salud (AR), Administración Nacional de Laboratorios e Institutos de Salud (AR), Hospital San Juan de Dios (CL), Instituto de Fisica de Liquidos y Sistemas Biologicos (AR), Asociación por los Derechos Civiles (AR), Centro Científico Tecnológico - La Plata (AR), Fundación Ciencias Exactas y Naturales (AR), Washington State University (US), Universidad Nacional de La Plata (AR)
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Trypanosoma species research and implications
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