Infection patterns of dengue, Zika and endosymbiont Wolbachia in the mosquito Aedes albopictus in Hong Kong

Infection patterns of dengue, Zika and endosymbiont Wolbachia in the mosquito Aedes albopictus in Hong Kong

Abstract Background The mosquito Aedes albopictus is a vector of dengue and Zika viruses. Insecticide-resistant mosquito populations have evolved in recent decades, suggesting that new control strategies are needed. Hong Kong has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate, which favours the spre...

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Main Authors: Elaine Y. Y. Huang, Annette Y. P. Wong, Ivy H. T. Lee, Zhe Qu, Ho Yin Yip, Chi-wah Leung, Shuk-may Yin, Jerome H. L. Hui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Aedes
Dengue
Mosquito
Wolbachia
Zika
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04231-x

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