Mapping of zones potentially occupied by Aedes vexans and Culex poicilipes mosquitoes, the main vectors of Rift Valley fever in Senegal

A necessary condition for Rift Valley fever (RVF) emergence is the presence of <em>Aedes (Aedimorphus) vexans</em> and <em>Culex (Culex) poicilipes</em> mosquitoes carrying the arbovirus and responsible for the infection. This paper presents a detailed mapping in the Sahelian...

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Main Authors: Yves M. Tourre, Jean-Pierre Lacaux, Cecile Vignolles, Jacques-André Ndione, Murielle Lafaye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2008-11-01
Series:Geospatial Health
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Online Access:http://www.geospatialhealth.net/index.php/gh/article/view/233