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Vector Competence Analyses on Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes using Zika Virus
Published on: May 31, 2020
Increased risk for autochthonous vector-borne infections transmitted by Aedes albopictus in continental Europe
Céline M Gossner1, Els Ducheyne2, Francis Schaffner3,4
1European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Solna, Sweden.
Abstract:
Autochthonous outbreaks of chikungunya and dengue during the past decade showed that continental Europe is vulnerable to Aedes albopictus-borne infections. Ae. albopictus has spread geographically, resulting in more people exposed to risk. Timely application of adequate mosquito suppression measures may delay, or even prevent, the vector population from crossing the potential epidemic abundance threshold should a pathogen be introduced. Health authorities should be on alert to detect early cases to prevent autochthonous outbreaks.
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