Effects of environment, dietary regime and ageing on the dengue vector microbiota: evidence of a core microbiota throughout Aedes aegypti lifespan

Abstract Mosquito midgut microbiota is a key component of vector competence, as gut bacteria can disturb pathogen development. In this study, we addressed the microbiota composition of Aedes aegypti during its lifespan, under field conditions. We also investigated the possible effects of environment...

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Main Authors: Mariana Rocha David, Lilha Maria Barbosa dos Santos, Ana Carolina Paulo Vicente, Rafael Maciel-de-Freitas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2016-01-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762016005017102&lng=en&tlng=en