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Searching for a sign of exotic Aedes albopictus (Culicidae) introduction in major international seaports on Kyushu Island, Japan.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Oct 2021
Yang Chao, Sunahara Toshihiko, Hu Jinping, Futami Kyoko, Kawada Hitoshi, Minakawa Noboru
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BACKGROUND: The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has spread around the world. The migration was mainly mediated by maritime transportations. This species is known as an efficient vector for arboviruses, and it was responsible for the recent dengue outbreak in Tokyo, Japan. As the vector competence varies among geographical populations, and insecticide resistant populations have emerged, it is important to...
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