Aedes aegypti queenslandensis: first geographic occurrence in Brazil and epidemiological implications
Rev. bras. entomol
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66(1): e20210112, 2022. graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Aedes aegypti is the mosquito that has been most successful in adapting to the anthropic environment and transmitting several viruses to humans as well. The species has three subspecies that can identified by the variations in the color of the abdominal scales. Each subspecies possesses a distinct scale color pattern. Herein, it is described the first register of Ae. aegypti queenslandensis in São Paulo State, Brazil. Both the scale color pattern, and factor involved in the emergence of the local population are discussed, as well as possible epidemiological implications.
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Type of study:
Prognostic study
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. entomol
Journal subject:
Biology
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Secretaria de Saúde do Estado de São Paulo/BR
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