Potential of Aedes aegypti populations in Madeira Island to transmit dengue and chikungunya viruses
- Authors: Seixas G, Jupille H, Yen PS, Viveiros B, Failloux AB, Sousa CA
- Publication Year: 2018
- Journal: Parasites & Vectors
- Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30208974
BACKGROUND: Aedes spp. mosquitoes mainly transmit the arboviruses dengue virus (DENV) and chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in urban areas, causing a severe public health problem. In 2012-2013, a major dengue outbreak occurred on Madeira Island where the mosquito Aedes aegypti was the only vector. Up to now, the competence of Ae. aegypti populations from Madeira to […]
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