Table 1. Triatoma dimidiata infestation (by stage of development, sex and location) and infection with Trypanosoma cruzi in homesteads in the rural community of Molas, Yucatan, Mexico.
| Total (%) | Nymphs (%) | Adults (%) | ♂ (%) | ♀ (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | |||||
| Intradomiciliary | 54 (27.0) | 9 (16.7) | 45 (83.3) | 19 (35.2) | 26 (48.1) |
| Peridomiciliary | 146 (73.0) | 79 (54.1) | 67 (45.9) | 42 (28.8) | 25 (17.1) |
| Total | 200 (100) | 88 (44.0) | 112 (56.0)* | 61 (30.5) | 51 (25.5)* |
| Infection | |||||
| Intradomiciliary | 52(54.1) | 9 (17.3) | 43 (82.7) | 18 (34.6) | 25 (48.1) |
| Peridomiciliary | 44 (45.9) | 27 (61.4) | 17 (38.6) | 8 (18.2) | 9 (20.4) |
| Total | 96 (100) | 36 (37.5) | 60 (62.5)* | 26 (27.1) | 34 (35.4) |
*
Significant statistical difference in the frequencies of developmental stage and sex between locations, as given by Fisher's exact test (p < 0.05). Statistical tests regarding infestation and infection were performed separately.