Potential of Aedes aegypti populations in Madeira Island to transmit dengue and chikungunya viruses

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...

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Main Author: Rocha Seixas, Gonçalo Filipe (author)
Other Authors: Jupille, Henri (author), Yen, Pei-Shi (author), Viveiros, Bela (author), Failloux, Anna Bella (author), Sousa, CA (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2021
Subjects:
Aedes aegypti
Arbovirus
Vector competence
Europe
Virology
Insect Science
Epidemiology
Infectious Diseases
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10362/116690
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:run.unl.pt:10362/116690

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http://hdl.handle.net/10362/116690

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