Vector competence of North and South American strains of Aedes albopictus for certain arboviruses: a review. [Review] [27 refs]

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1991

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

7

Series / Issue

Issue: 3

Pages

446-451

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Mitchell CJ.

 

Abstract

Since the introduction of Aedes albopictus into North and South America, 18 viruses in 3 families have been used in vector competence studies involving 10 North American and 4 South American geographic strains of Ae. albopictus. This review summarizes the results of these studies and discusses the potential of Ae. albopictus to become a vector of arboviruses of public health importance in areas of the Western Hemisphere where it has recently become established. [References: 27]

Notes

Author(s) - Mitchell CJ.