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Parallel evolution of vgsc mutations at domains IS6, IIS6 and IIIS6 in pyrethroid resistant Aedes aegypti from Mexico.
Scientific reports - 30 Apr 2018
Saavedra-Rodriguez Karla, Maloof Farah Vera, Campbell Corey L, Garcia-Rejon Julian, Lenhart Audrey, Penilla Patricia, Rodriguez Americo, Sandoval Arturo Acero, Flores Adriana E, Ponce Gustavo, Lozano Saul, Black William C
Abstract excerpt
Aedes aegypti is the primary urban mosquito vector of viruses causing dengue, Zika and chikungunya fevers -for which vaccines and effective pharmaceuticals are still lacking. Current strategies to suppress arbovirus outbreaks include removal of larval-breeding sites and insecticide treatment of larval and adult populations. Insecticidal control of Ae. aegypti is challenging, due to a recent rapid global increase...
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