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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-06-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2251-0 |