The first autochthonous case of Chagas' disease with notes on possible vectors in Guyana
Rambajan, I.
Tropical and Geographical Medicine 36(1): 73-76
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-3232 PMID: 6428013 Document Number: 234595
In Guyana, the first autochthonous case of Chagas' disease was discovered in the North West Region. A vector survey showed the presence of two important genera of triatomid bugs widely distributed in various habitats throughout the area.
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