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Vector Potential Index: Bridging Competence and Contribution as an Integrative Measure of Relative Transmission Capability. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
The Vector Potential Index (VPI) is a novel metric for evaluating and comparing the potential of blood‐feeding arthropod vectors to contribute to zoonotic vector‐borne disease transmission. Taking a meta‐analysis approach, the VPI combines vector competence and host use data obtained from scientific literature to assign relative and absolute VPI ranks ...
Bauer AM, Burkett-Cadena ND, Reeves LE, Alto BW, Campbell LP.   +4 more
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Use of Contaminated Habitat and Associated Selenium Uptake Mediate Haemosporidian Parasite Infections in Wild Passerine Birds. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
We conducted a community‐scale field study to evaluate whether trace element contaminants derived from coal combustion residuals and nuclear fission products alter the dynamics of haemosporidian blood parasites, dipteran vectors, and avian hosts in riparian and wetland habitats in South Carolina, USA.
Werner CS, Chapman M, Peach DAH, DeVault TL, Rhodes OE.   +4 more
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Amphibian Strategies Against Attacks by Flies: Host-Specificity and Threats. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
Species interactions between Diptera flies and amphibians play a significant role in tropical ecosystems, but their ecology and evolution remain understudied. This review explores the costs flies impose on amphibians, such as pathogen transmission and disruption of communication systems, and highlights the evolutionary strategies employed by both ...
de Campos LLF, Pinho LC, Neckel-Oliveira S, Bernal XE.   +3 more
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Detection and Characterization of Sindbis Virus Genotype IV in Mosquitoes From Slovenia. [PDF]

Transbound Emerg Dis
Mosquitoes play a crucial role as vectors of disease pathogens and are among the most socioeconomically important animals in the world. Medically important arboviruses include the Sindbis virus (SINV), which causes chills, skin rashes, and joint pain. Endemic in northern Europe, SINV has been increasingly detected in central Europe. The main objectives
Pozvek P, Korva M, Zakotnik S, Knapič T, Adam K, Resman Rus K, Grubelnik G, Trilar T, Ivović V, Avšič-Županc T, Knap N.   +10 more
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The alarming spread of Japanese encephalitis: A growing public health concern

Open Veterinary Journal
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a zoonotic infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes. JE is caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), a member of the flavivirus genus.
Anindita Riesti Retno Arimurti, Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Dita Artanti, Vella Rohmayani, Tara Puri Ducha Rahmani, Arifin Budiman Nugraha, Abdul Hadi Furqoni, Muhammad Khaliim Jati Kusala, Bantari Wisynu Kusuma Wardhani, Fitrine Ekawasti, Ikechukwu Benjamin Moses, Wasito Wasito, Syahputra Wibowo, Julaeha Julaeha, Riza Zainuddin Ahmad, Kartika Afrida Fauzia, Ima Fauziah, Dea Anita Ariani Kurniasih   +17 more
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Advanced Techniques to Control Mosquitoes and their Disease Transmission: A Review

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
Mosquitoes transmit life-threatening diseases to humans. The conventional mosquito control techniques that have been focused on population reduction by the application of insecticides or through source reduction by removing the larval habitat have become
S. Renuka
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Diagnosis of Early Stage of Dirofilariasis in Carnivores

Российский паразитологический журнал, 2019
The purpose of the research is to study methods of dirofilariosis diagnostics in comparative aspect and give analysis of therapy and prophylactics means. Materials and methods.
L. M. Kokolova
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The impacts of biological invasions

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The Anthropocene is characterised by a continuous human‐mediated reshuffling of the distributions of species globally. Both intentional and unintentional introductions have resulted in numerous species being translocated beyond their native ranges, often leading to their establishment and subsequent spread – a process referred to as biological
Phillip J. Haubrock, Teun Everts, Neil Angelo S. Abreo, Jamie Bojko, Victor Deklerck, James W. E. Dickey, Ana Clara S. Franco, Emili García‐Berthou, Stelios Katsanevakis, Natalia I. Kirichenko, Stefano Mammola, Martin A. Nuñez, Ben Parker, Riccardo Scalera, Ismael Soto, Diederik Strubbe, Ali Serhan Tarkan, Lorenzo Vilizzi, Tim Adriaens, Paride Balzani, Dagmara Błońska, Elizabeta Briski, Rein Brys, Amy L. Burgess, James E. Byers, Carlos Cano‐Barbacil, Giuseppe Castaldelli, Jaimie T.A. Dick, Victoria Dominguez Almela, Romina D. Dimarco, Margarita Florencio, Antonín Kouba, Melina Kourantidou, Irmak Kurtul, Irene Martín‐Forés, Olivier Morissette, Julian D. Olden, Bruno E. Soares, Jakub Truszkowski, Hugo Verreycken, Marc Kenis, Ronaldo Sousa, J. Robert Britton   +42 more
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Molecular characterization and genetic divergence of seven Culex mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) species using Mt COI gene from Odisha State, India

Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology, 2022
Background Culex mosquitoes are involved in the transmission of arboviral diseases worldwide. Bio-ecology and identification of mosquitoes are of paramount importance to develop species-specific vector control strategies.
Deepika Panda, Tapan Kumar Barik
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Biochemical Responses of Anopheles spp. Larvae to a Novel Brazilian BR101 Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis Formulation: Oxidative Stress, Detoxification Enzymes, and Safety for Nontarget Notonectidae and Gerridae Aquatic Insects

Chemistry &Biodiversity, EarlyView.
Bti BR101 exhibits strong larvicidal activity against Anopheles larvae spp., with dose‐dependent mortality and LC50 of 3.13 µg/mL. Bti increases ROS, lipid and protein oxidation, and activates antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, GPx) and detoxification pathways (MFO and esterases), indicating moderate oxidative stress.
Izabel Cristina de Oliveira Bentes, Dayane Dantas Abensour, Maria Luiza Lima da Costa, Raquel Telles de Moreira Sampaio, Leticia Bernadete da Silva, Francisco Augusto da Silva Ferreira, Cláudia Patrícia da Silva Tavares, Hergen Vieira de Souza, Francisco de Assis Marque, Mário Antonio Navarro da Silva, Eduarda Andrade de Lima, Gislayne Trindade Vilas‐Boas, João Antonio Cyrino Zequi, André Correa de Oliveira, Rosemary Aparecida Roque   +14 more
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