Insecticide resistance is mediated by multiple mechanisms in recently introduced Aedes aegypti from Madeira Island (Portugal)

Background: Aedes aegypti is a major mosquito vector of arboviruses, including dengue, chikungunya and Zika. In 2005, Ae. aegypti was identified for the first time in Madeira Island. Despite an initial insecticide-based vector control program, the species expanded throughout the Southern coast of th...

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Main Author: Seixas, Gonçalo (author)
Other Authors: Grigoraki, Linda (author), Weetman, David (author), Vicente, José Luís (author), Silva, Ana Clara (author), Pinto, João (author), Vontas, John (author), Sousa, Carla Alexandra (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2018
Subjects:
DROSOPHILA-MELANOGASTER
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics(all)
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases
Insect Science
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0005799
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:run.unl.pt:10362/36454

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0005799

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