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Background Culex spp. mosquitoes are considered to be the most important vectors of West Nile virus (WNV) detected in at least 34 species of mosquitoes in the United States.
Diaz-Perez Alfonso +9 more
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The population genetics and phylogenetic relationships of Culex mosquitoes inhabiting the Sonoran Desert region of North America were studied using mitochondrial DNA and microsatellite molecular markers.
Edward Pfeiler +4 more
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Bionomics of Culex quinquefasciatus within urban areas of Rio de Janeiro, Southeastern Brazil
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate density, parity rates, daily survival and longevity of natural populations of Culex quinquefasciatus in three neighborhoods with distinct socio-economic and infrastructure profiles.
Mariana Rocha David +2 more
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Genetic-morphometric variation in Culex quinquefasciatus from Brazil and La Plata, Argentina
Variation among natural populations of Culex (Culex) quinquefasciatus Say is associated with different vectorial capacities. The species Cx. quinquefasciatus is present in the equatorial, tropical and subtropical zones in the Brazilian territory, with ...
Sirlei Antunes de Morais +3 more
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DsRed2 transient expression in Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes
Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes have been successfully genetically modified only once, despite the efforts of several laboratories to transform and establish a stable strain. We have developed a transient gene expression method, in Culex, that delivers
Andre Barretto Bruno Wilke +3 more
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Culex quinquefasciatus acts as a vector for Filariasis disease. The transmission of this disease can be prevented by cutting the life cycle of these mosquitoes at the larvae phase. Tobacco leaf contains an alkaloid, flavonoid, essential oil, saponin, and
Ahmad Rosid Nasrulloh Arifqi +3 more
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Introduction The present study shows the colonization of Aedes mosquitoes in breeding sites specific for Culex quinquefasciatus in neighborhoods in the municipality of
Suzane Alves dos Santos +1 more
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Vector competence of Anopheles and Culex mosquitoes for Zika virus [PDF]
Zika virus is a newly emergent mosquito-borne flavivirus that has caused recent large outbreaks in the new world, leading to dramatic increases in serious disease pathology including Guillain-Barre syndrome, newborn microcephaly, and infant brain damage.
Brittany L. Dodson, Jason L. Rasgon
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BACKGROUND: Diagnostic options for immune reactions to mosquito bites are limited. In Cuba, IgE-mediated reactions are frequently related to Culex quinquefasciatus bite.
Raúl Lázaro Castro-Almarales +11 more
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Diversity and Activities of Mosquito in Yogyakarta Special Region Province, Indonesia, a Non Filariasis Endemic Area [PDF]
According to data from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia in 2018, there were 37 cases of Elephantiasis in Yogyakarta, even though Yogyakarta is not an endemic area of filariasis.
Istianah Siti +2 more
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