Table 2. Active collection and Trypanosoma cruzi infection of Triatoma dimidiata from peridomicilary chicken coops in homesteads in the rural community of Molas, Yucatan, Mexico.
| Total | Nymphs (%) | Adults (%) | ♂ (%) | ♀ (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st active collection Rainy season | |||||
| Infestation | 41 | 23 (56.1) | 18 (43.9) | 15 (36.6)* | 3 (7.3) |
| Infection | 20 | 19 (95)* | 1 (5) | 0 (0) | 1 (5) |
| 2nd active collection Dry season | |||||
| Infestation | 26 | 13 (50.0) | 13 (50.0) | 5 (19.2) | 8 (30.8) |
| Infection | 10 | 4 (40) | 6 (60) | 3 (30) | 3 (30) |
*
Significant statistical difference in frequencies of developmental stage and sex between seasons, as given by Fisher's exact test (p < 0.05). Statistical tests regarding infestation and infection were performed separately.