Updating the geographical distribution and frequency of Aedes albopictus in Brazil with remarks regarding its range in the Americas
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 109(6): 787-796, 09/09/2014. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The geographical distribution of Aedes albopictus in Brazil was updated according to the data recorded across the country over the last eight years. Countrywide house indexes (HI) for Ae. albopictus in urban and suburban areas were described for the first time using a sample of Brazilian municipalities. This mosquito is currently present in at least 59% of the Brazilian municipalities and in 24 of the 27 federal units (i.e., 26 states and the Federal District). In 34 Brazilian municipalities, the HI values for Ae. albopictus were higher than those recorded for Ae. aegypti, reaching figures as high as HI = 7.72 in the Southeast Region. Remarks regarding the current range of this mosquito species in the Americas are also presented. Nineteen American countries are currently infested and few mainland American countries have not confirmed the occurrence of Ae. albopictus. The large distribution and high frequency of Ae. albopictus in the Americas may become a critical factor in the spread of arboviruses like chikungunya in the new world.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
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SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
Health problem:
Goal 10: Communicable diseases
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Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil
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Chikungunya Fever
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Dengue
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Dengue
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Mosquito Control
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Aedes
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Animal Distribution
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Insect Vectors
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
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Parasitology
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Ministério da Saúde/BR