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Insecticide resistance is mediated by multiple mechanisms in recently introduced Aedes aegypti from Madeira Island (Portugal).
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jul 2017
Seixas Gonçalo, Grigoraki Linda, Weetman David, Vicente José Luís, Silva Ana Clara, Pinto João, Vontas John, Sousa Carla Alexandra
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Aedes aegypti is a major mosquito vector of arboviruses, including dengue, chikungunya and Zika. In 2005, Ae. aegypti was identified for the first time in Madeira Island. Despite an initial insecticide-based vector control program, the species expanded throughout the Southern coast of the island, suggesting the presence of insecticide resistance. Here, we characterized the insecticide resistance...
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