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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018 A Zika virus (ZIKV) pandemic started soon after the first autochthonous cases in Latin America. Although Aedes aegypti is pointed as the primary vector in Latin America, little is known about the fitness cost due to ZIKV infection.
Isabella Dias da Silveira +8 more
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Dengue disease, basic reproduction number and control [PDF]
, 2011 Dengue is one of the major international public health concerns. Although progress is underway, developing a vaccine against the disease is challenging. Thus, the main approach to fight the disease is vector control.
Alan Zinober +9 more
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Limited risk of Zika virus transmission by five Aedes albopictus populations from Spain
Parasites & Vectors, 2019 Background Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito, is an exotic invasive species in Europe. It has substantial public health relevance due to its potential role in transmitting several human pathogens.
Mikel A. González +7 more
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Inhibition of Zika virus by Wolbachia in Aedes aegypti
Microbial Cell, 2016 Through association with cases of microcephaly in 2015, Zika virus (ZIKV) has transitioned from a relatively unknown mosquito-transmitted pathogen to a global health emergency, emphasizing the need to improve existing mosquito control programs to prevent
Eric Pearce Caragata +2 more
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Avaliação de métodos de amostragem da Culicidofauna (Diptera: Culicidae) no semiárido do Brasil
Entomology Beginners, 2022 Avaliamos o desempenho de três diferentes métodos de amostragem da culicidofauna em uma área de Caatinga. Para isto, usamos três diferentes tipos de armadilhas - ovitrampa, larvitrampa e armadilha do tipo Shannon, para coletas mensais durante dois anos.
Renato César de Melo Freire +3 more
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Dynamics of Dengue epidemics using optimal control [PDF]
, 2010 We present an application of optimal control theory to Dengue epidemics. This epidemiologic disease is an important theme in tropical countries due to the growing number of infected individuals.
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Insects, 2018 Aedes aegypti is the principal vector of the urban arboviruses and the blood ingestion is important to produce the eggs in this species. To analyze the egg production in Ae.
Rafaella Sayuri Ioshino +5 more
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Wolbachia detection in insects through LAMP: loop mediated isothermal amplification
Parasites & Vectors, 2014 Background The bacterium Wolbachia is a promising agent for the biological control of vector-borne diseases as some strains have the ability to block the transmission of key human disease-causing pathogens.
Daniela da Silva Gonçalves +4 more
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