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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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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Sujet Principal:
Alphavirus
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Flavivirus
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Culicidae
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
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Femelle
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Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Colombie
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
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Parasitologie
Année:
2016
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Article
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descriptif de projet
Pays d'affiliation:
Colombie
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Universidad de Antioquia/CO
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