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Infection of Aedes mosquitoes by native Wolbachia in urban cemeteries of Southern Mexico / Infección de mosquitos Aedes con Wolbachia nativa en cementerios urbanos del sur de México
Torres-Monzón, Jorge Aurelio; Casas-Martínez, Mauricio; López-Ordóñez, Teresa.
  • Torres-Monzón, Jorge Aurelio; Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Centro Regional de Investigación en Salud Pública. MX
  • Casas-Martínez, Mauricio; Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Centro Regional de Investigación en Salud Pública. MX
  • López-Ordóñez, Teresa; Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Centro Regional de Investigación en Salud Pública. MX
Salud pública Méx ; 62(4): 447-449, jul.-ago. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1377337
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Objective:

To evaluate the prevalence of Wolbachia infections in Aedes spp. field populations from cemeteries of Southern Mexico. Materials and

methods:

Six cemeteries were selected to be sampled in the central part of the Soconusco region, Chiapas. Aedes albopictus and Ae. aegypti mosquitoes were collected during the rainy season of 2015. Females were analyzed individually by PCR to determine the presence of Wolbachia.

Results:

A field overall prevalence of 38% was found; only Ae. albopictus mosquitoes were positive.

Conclusion:

Local strains of Wolbachia were detected and have the potential to be applied as a biological method for vector control.
RESUMEN
Resumen

Objetivo:

Evaluar la presencia de Wolbachia en poblaciones de campo de Aedes spp. en cementerios del Sur de México. Material y

métodos:

Se seleccionaron seis cementerios como sitios de colecta para las poblaciones silvestres de Aedes albopictus y Ae. aegypti, en la región del Soconusco, Chiapas, durante la época de lluvias 2015. Se determinó la infección por Wolbachia en hembras individuales por PCR.

Resultados:

Se obtuvo una infección de 38% por Wolbachia en Ae. albopictus.

Conclusión:

Existen cepas locales de Wolbachia en los mosquitos y poseen el potencial de aplicarse como medida de control biológico de vectores.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aedes / Wolbachia / Cemeteries / Mosquito Vectors Type of study: Risk factors Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública/MX

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aedes / Wolbachia / Cemeteries / Mosquito Vectors Type of study: Risk factors Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública/MX