Zika in the Americas, year 2: What have we learned? What gaps remain? A report from the Global Virus Network
In response to the outbreak of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection in the Western Hemisphere and the
recognition of a causal association with fetal malformations, the Global Virus Network (GVN) …
recognition of a causal association with fetal malformations, the Global Virus Network (GVN) …
Flavivirus transmission focusing on Zika
Highlights•Zika virus is a member of the genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae.•Transmitted in
two ecologically and phylogenetically distinct transmission cycles.•Vectored mainly by …
two ecologically and phylogenetically distinct transmission cycles.•Vectored mainly by …
Diversity and abundance of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in an urban park: Larval habitats and temporal variation
Urban parks are areas designated for human recreation but also serve as shelter and refuge
for populations of several species of native fauna, both migratory and introduced. In Brazil …
for populations of several species of native fauna, both migratory and introduced. In Brazil …
Higher risk of malaria transmission outdoors than indoors by Nyssorhynchus darlingi in riverine communities in the Peruvian Amazon
Background Malaria remains an important public health problem in Peru where incidence
has been increasing since 2011. Of over 55,000 cases reported in 2017, Plasmodium vivax …
has been increasing since 2011. Of over 55,000 cases reported in 2017, Plasmodium vivax …
Establishment of Aedes (Ochlerotatus) scapularis (Diptera: Culicidae) in Mainland Florida, With Notes on the Ochlerotatus Group in the United States
LE Reeves, J Medina, E Miqueli… - Journal of Medical …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Aedes scapularis (Rondani), a widespread neotropical vector mosquito species, has been
included in the mosquito fauna of Florida on the basis of just three larval specimens that …
included in the mosquito fauna of Florida on the basis of just three larval specimens that …
[HTML][HTML] Rocio virus: an updated view on an elusive flavivirus
Rocio virus (ROCV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus and human pathogen. The virus is
indigenous to Brazil and was first detected in 1975 in the Sao Paulo State, and over a period …
indigenous to Brazil and was first detected in 1975 in the Sao Paulo State, and over a period …
Molecular identification of blood meals in mosquitoes (Diptera, Culicidae) in urban and forested habitats in southern Brazil
The study of host associations of mosquitoes (Diptera, Culicidae) provides valuable
information to assist in our understanding of a variety of related issues, from their life-history …
information to assist in our understanding of a variety of related issues, from their life-history …
Blood feeding habits of mosquitoes: hardly a bite in South America
K Melgarejo-Colmenares, MV Cardo, D Vezzani - Parasitology Research, 2022 - Springer
Mosquito blood feeding plays a key role in epidemiology. Despite its importance and large
number of studies worldwide, less attention has been paid in South America. We …
number of studies worldwide, less attention has been paid in South America. We …
The Asian tiger mosquito in Brazil: Observations on biology and ecological interactions since its first detection in 1986
Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus is a mosquito originating from the Asian continent, which was
detected in the Americas in 1985 and Brazil in 1986. Due to its rapid expansion throughout …
detected in the Americas in 1985 and Brazil in 1986. Due to its rapid expansion throughout …
Intensive trap** of blood-fed Anopheles darlingi in Amazonian Peru reveals unexpectedly high proportions of avian blood-meals
M Moreno, MP Saavedra, SA Bickersmith… - PLoS neglected …, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Anopheles darlingi, the main malaria vector in the Neotropics, has been considered to be
highly anthropophilic. However, many behavioral aspects of this species remain unknown …
highly anthropophilic. However, many behavioral aspects of this species remain unknown …