Aedes vittatus in Spain: current distribution, barcoding characterization and potential role as a vector of human diseases

Aedes vittatus in Spain: current distribution, barcoding characterization and potential role as a vector of human diseases

Abstract Background Aedes vittatus is currently found in Africa, Asia and Europe, where it acts as a vector of pathogens causing animal and human diseases (e.g. chikungunya, Zika and dengue). Like other Aedes species, Ae. vittatus is able to breed in artificial containers. The ECDC has recently high...

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Main Authors: Alazne Díez-Fernández, Josué Martínez-de la Puente, Santiago Ruiz, Rafael Gutiérrez-López, Ramón Soriguer, Jordi Figuerola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
DNA barcoding
Aedes mosquitoes
Vector-borne diseases
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2879-4

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