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The origin and insecticide resistance of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes established in southern Mozambique.
Parasites & vectors - 8 Jul 2024
Yamashita Sarina, Uruma Kawane, Yang Chao, Higa Yukiko, Minakawa Noboru, Cuamba Nelson, Futami Kyoko
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BACKGROUND: The Aedes albopictus mosquito is of medical concern due to its ability to transmit viral diseases, such as dengue and chikungunya. Aedes albopictus originated in Asia and is now present on all continents, with the exception of Antarctica. In Mozambique, Ae. albopictus was first reported in 2015 within the capital city of Maputo, and by 2019, it had become established in the surrounding area. It was...
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