| infection rates in dipetalogaster maximus (reduviidae: triatominae) by trypanosoma cruzi in the cape region, baja california sur, méxico. | infection rates of trypanosoma cruzi chagas (in the blood-sucking bug dipetalogaster maximus [uhler]) were determined from specimens collected at 12 localities in the cape region of baja california sur, mexico. eight collection sites were located in the tropical dry forest, two in desert shrub, and two in the ecotone between these two communities. of the 245 d. maximus collected, 65% were first and second instar nymphs; 32.6% were third, fourth, and fifth instar nymphs; and 2.4% were adults. the ... | 2003 | 12597648 |