Potential of Aedes aegypti populations in Madeira Island to transmit dengue and chikungunya viruses

Potential of Aedes aegypti populations in Madeira Island to transmit dengue and chikungunya viruses

Abstract Background Aedes spp. mosquitoes mainly transmit the arboviruses dengue virus (DENV) and chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in urban areas, causing a severe public health problem. In 2012–2013, a major dengue outbreak occurred on Madeira Island where the mosquito Aedes aegypti was the only vector. U...

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Main Authors: Gonçalo Seixas, Henri Jupille, Pei-Shi Yen, Bela Viveiros, Anna-Bella Failloux, Carla Alexandra Sousa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Arbovirus
Europe
Vector competence
Aedes aegypti
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3081-4

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