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Detection of the Japanese encephalitis vector mosquito Culex tritaeniorhynchus in Australia using molecular diagnostics and morphology
18 Aug 2021
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BACKGROUND: Culex (Culex) tritaeniorhynchus is an important vector of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) affecting feral pigs, native mammals and humans. The mosquito species is widely distributed throughout Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe, and thought to be absent in Australia. METHODS: In February and May, 2020 the Medical Entomology unit of the Northern Territory (NT) Top End Health Service collected Cx....
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