A high-risk Zika and dengue transmission hub: virus detections in mosquitoes at a Brazilian university campus

A high-risk Zika and dengue transmission hub: virus detections in mosquitoes at a Brazilian university campus

Abstract Background Zika virus (ZIKV) and dengue virus (DENV) are mosquito-borne flaviviruses prevalent throughout tropical regions. Currently, management of ZIKV and DENV centers on control of the primary vector Aedes aegypti. This vector is highly anthropophilic and is therefore prevalent througho...

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Main Authors: Alvaro E. Eiras, Simone F. Pires, Kyran M. Staunton, Kelly S. Paixão, Marcelo C. Resende, Hilcielly A. Silva, Isadora G. Rocha, Bruna A. Oliveira, Anderson M. Peres, Betânia P. Drumond, Scott A. Ritchie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Aedes aegypti
Dengue virus
Zika virus
GAT
Dissemination premises
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2883-8

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