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Geographic distribution of the V1016G knockdown resistance mutation in Aedes albopictus: a warning bell for Europe.
Parasites & vectors - 5 Aug 2022
Pichler Verena, Caputo Beniamino, Valadas Vera, Micocci Martina, Horvath Cintia, Virgillito Chiara, Akiner Mustafa, Balatsos Georgios, Bender Christelle, Besnard Gilles, Bravo-Barriga Daniel, Bueno-Mari Rubén, Collantes Francisco, Delacour-Estrella Sarah, Dikolli Enkelejda, Falcuta Elena, Flacio Eleonora, García-Pérez Ana L, Kalan Katja, Kavran Mihaela, L'Ambert Gregory, Lia Riccardo P, Marabuto Eduardo, Medialdea Raquel, Melero-Alcibar Rosario, Michaelakis Antonios, Mihalca Andrei, Mikov Ognyan, Miranda Miguel A, Müller Pie, Otranto Domenico, Pajovic Igor, Petric Dusan, Rebelo Maria Teresa, Robert Vincent, Rogozi Elton, Tello Ana, Zitko Toni, Schaffner Francis, Pinto Joao, Della Torre Alessandra
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Colonization of large part of Europe by the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is causing autochthonous transmission of chikungunya and dengue exotic arboviruses. While pyrethroids are recommended only to reduce/limit transmission, they are widely implemented to reduce biting nuisance and to control agricultural pests, increasing the risk of insurgence of resistance mechanisms. Worryingly,...
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