Levantamento da fauna de carrapatos para o estudo da presença das bactérias do gênero Rickettsía, causadoras da febre maculosa na região norte (Coxipó do Ouro), do município de Cuiabá - MT

Abstract

Through this study we analyzed and updated our knowledge of the species of ticks in the northern are Coxipó do Ouro of the city of Cuiabá - MT. We also worked the risk of contamination by infestation of ticks in domestic and wild vertebrates, making the collection of dog, equine, bovine and vegetation. Researched further through the hemolymph test, the presence of bacteria of the genus Rickettsia which are etiological agents of Spotted Fever. The spotted fever is a febrile illness, acute, infectious of varying severity, with high mortality rate. The disease is transmitted to humans by ticks of several genera Amblyomma spp. Ticks are the main vectors of microorganisms such as bacteria that cause Spotted Fever. For the realization of this survey and analysis of tick fauna in the northern area Coxipó do Ouro of the city of Cuiaba - MT use the grooming collection techniques in domestic animals, drag technique used in Peri and extra home such as fields, corrals and herbaceous vegetation. We also use the Gimenez method for staining slides containing the hemolymph of ticks, to know whether they were contaminated with bacteria. It was possible to verify ticks infected at two points of collection. After laboratory, results returned in the locations and talked to residents informing them of the care that we have to get into direct contact with ticks.