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Maintaining Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes Infected with Wolbachia
Published on: August 14, 2017
[Aedes albopictus: chronical of a spreading vector]
1l'Unité d'entomologie médicale, Institut de médecine tropicale du Service de santé des armées, Marseille. imtssa.entomo@wanadoo.fr
Medecine Tropicale : Revue Du Corps De Sante Colonial
|August 24, 2006
Summary
The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has spread globally and is a competent vector for arboviruses like dengue and chikungunya. It played a major role in recent chikungunya outbreaks, highlighting its public health significance.
Area of Science:
- Entomology
- Medical Zoology
- Epidemiology
Context:
- The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes (stegomyia) albopictus, has a 50-year history of global expansion across continents.
- This anthropophilic species demonstrates remarkable adaptability to diverse climates worldwide.
- Initially viewed as a minor disease vector, its role has been increasingly recognized.
Purpose:
- To highlight the global spread and adaptability of Aedes albopictus.
- To underscore its competence as an arbovirus vector.
- To emphasize its significant role in recent arbovirus disease outbreaks.
Summary:
- Aedes albopictus has successfully colonized most global climates over the past five decades.
- Laboratory studies confirm its capability to transmit arboviruses.
- Field observations link this mosquito to major arbovirus transmissions, including dengue and chikungunya, as evidenced by the Reunion Island outbreak.
Impact:
- Increased awareness of Aedes albopictus as a primary vector for significant arboviral diseases.
- Informs public health strategies for mosquito control and disease prevention in invaded regions.
- Highlights the potential for Aedes albopictus to drive future arbovirus epidemics globally.
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