Molecular detection of flaviviruses and alphaviruses in mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) from coastal ecosystems in the Colombian Caribbean
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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111(10): 625-634, Oct. 2016. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Arboviruses belonging to the genera Flavivirus and Alphavirus were detected in mosquitoes in a rural area of San Bernardo del Viento (Córdoba, Colombia). A total of 22,180 mosquitoes were collected, sorted into 2,102 pools, and tested by generic/nested reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus, dengue virus, West Nile virus, St. Louis encephalitis virus, yellow fever virus, and Culex flavivirus were detected and identified by sequencing. The detection of arboviral pathogens in this zone represents possible circulation and indicates a human health risk, demonstrating the importance of virological surveillance activities.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Alphavirus
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Flavivirus
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Culicidae
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Colombia
Language:
English
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
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Parasitology
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Colombia
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad de Antioquia/CO
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