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Mitochondrial DNA variation in Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquitoes from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Journal of medical entomology - 12 Jan 2024
Thia Joshua A, Endersby-Harshman Nancy, Collier Sophie, Nassar Majed S, Tawfik Essam A, Alfageeh Mohamed B, Elfekih Samia, Hoffmann Ary A
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Wolbachia (Hertig 1936) (Rickettsiales: Ehrlichiaceae) has emerged as a valuable biocontrol tool in the fight against dengue by suppressing the transmission of the virus through mosquitoes. Monitoring the dynamics of Wolbachia is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of release programs. Mitochondrial (mtDNA) markers serve as important tools for molecular tracking of infected mitochondrial backgrounds over...
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