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Molecular investigation of diverse Aedes aegypti in heightened dengue transmission settings in Somaliland, 2023-2024.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Apr 2026
Oriyomi Babatunde, Ali Said, Carter Tamar E
Abstract excerpt
Anthropogenic factors have contributed to the expansion of the dengue vector Aedes aegypti into previously non-endemic regions. In East Africa, rising dengue cases highlight gaps in understanding the role of Ae. aegypti. Here, we present a molecular characterization of Ae. aegypti in Somaliland following a dengue outbreak. Adult Aedes mosquitoes were collected from Hargeisa, Berbera and Burao. PCR and sequencing...
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