Taxonomic integrative and phylogenetic identification of the first recorded Triatoma rubrofasciata in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province and Maoming, Guangdong Province, China

ConclusionsTo the best of our knowledge, this is the first record of the invasive insectT. rubrofasciata, which is likely derived from strains native to Vietnam or Brazil, in both Maoming City, Guangdong Province and Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province of China. A comparison of the DNA sequences of the 16  s rRNA, 28 s rRNA and COI genes confirmed the specific identification ofT. rubrofasciata, and its potential origin in China is based on the phylogenetic analyses undertaken in this study. More targeted interventions and improved entomological surveillance are urgently needed to control the spread of this haematophagous insect in China.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research