Genetic evidence for a worldwide chaotic dispersion pattern of the arbovirus vector, Aedes albopictus.

BACKGROUND:Invasive species represent a global concern for their rapid spread and the possibility of infectious disease transmission. This is the case of the global invader Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito. This species is a vector of medically important arboviruses, notably chikungunya (C...

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Main Authors: Mosè Manni, Carmela R Guglielmino, Francesca Scolari, Anubis Vega-Rúa, Anna-Bella Failloux, Pradya Somboon, Antonella Lisa, Grazia Savini, Mariangela Bonizzoni, Ludvik M Gomulski, Anna R Malacrida, Giuliano Gasperi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5300280?pdf=render