Article
Characterization and Host-Feeding Patterns of Culex pipiens s.l. Taxa in a West Nile Virus-Endemic Area in Southeastern Romania
23 Jun 2021
Abstract excerpt
Culex pipiens sensu lato has been documented as West Nile virus (WNV) vector in southeastern Romania. Bucharest, the densely populated capital city of Romania, and the surrounding Ilfov county are WNV hotspots. In this area, the morphologically indistinguishable biotypes of Cx. pipiens, namely pipiens and molestus , are usually differentiated by their behavioral and physiological traits. Their involvement in WNV...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
