Pathogenicity of Evlachovaea sp (Hyphomycetes), a new species isolated from Triatoma sordida, in Chagas' disease vectors

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Abstract

Evlachovaea sp was tested on nymphs of 5 Triatoma spp 5 Rhodnius spp, Panstrongylus herreri and Dipetalogaster maximus at 25°C, 75% humidity and humidity >98%. Most species showed susceptibility to fungal infection at high humidity. Mortality was reduced at 75% humidity. Fungal development was observed on 69.5% of cadavers.

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Luz, C., Rocha, L. F. N., & Silva, I. G. (2004). Pathogenicity of Evlachovaea sp (Hyphomycetes), a new species isolated from Triatoma sordida, in Chagas’ disease vectors. Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 37(2), 189–191. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0037-86822004000200017

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