Discovery of a single male Aedes aegypti (L.) in Merseyside, England

Abstract Background The mosquito Aedes aegypti (L.) is found in tropical and sub-tropical regions where it is the major vector of dengue fever, yellow fever, chikungunya and more recently Zika virus. Given its importance as a vector of arboviruses and its propensity to be transported to new regions,...

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Main Authors: Thom Dallimore, Tony Hunter, Jolyon M. Medlock, Alexander G.C. Vaux, Ralph E. Harbach, Clare Strode
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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UK
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2251-0