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First confirmed occurrence of the yellow fever virus and dengue virus vector Aedes (Stegomyia) luteocephalus (Newstead, 1907) in Mozambique

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First confirmed occurrence of the yellow fever virus and dengue virus vector Aedes (Stegomyia) luteocephalus (Newstead, 1907) in Mozambique
Abstract
Mozambique, same as many other tropical countries, is at high risk of arthropod-borne virus (arbovirus) diseases and recently two dengue virus (DENV) outbreaks occurred in the northern part of the country. The occurrence of some important vector species, such as Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (Linnaeus) and Ae. (Stg.) albopictus (Skuse), besides several other sylvatic vectors, have been reported in the country, which may indicate that the transmission of some arboviruses of public health importance may involve multiple-vector systems. Therefore, knowing the occurrence and distribution of existing and the new important vectors species, is crucial for devising systematic transmission surveillance and vector control approaches. The aim of this study was to map the occurrence and distribution of mosquito species with potential for transmitting arboviruses of human and veterinary relevance in Niassa Province, Northern Mozambique.
Publication
Parasites & Vectors
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
350
Date
October 6, 2020
Journal Abbr
Parasites & Vectors
ISSN
1756-3305
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25/03/2021, 21:03
Library Catalogue
BioMed Central
Citation
Abílio, A. P., Kampango, A., Armando, E. J., Gudo, E. S., das Neves, L. C. B., Parreira, R., Sidat, M., Fafetine, J. M., & de Almeida, A. P. G. (2020). First confirmed occurrence of the yellow fever virus and dengue virus vector Aedes (Stegomyia) luteocephalus (Newstead, 1907) in Mozambique. Parasites & Vectors, 13(1), 350. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04217-9
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