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Genetic heterogeneity of the dengue vector Aedes aegypti in Martinique.

Autor(es)Yébakima André; Charles Céline; Mousson Laurence; Vazeille Marie; Yp-Tcha Marie-Michelle; Failloux A-B
ResumoIn Martinique, Aedes aegypti, the vector of dengue viruses has been the target of insecticide control for more than 35 years. Despite significant control efforts, dengue has become a major disease of public health concern. We conducted a population genetic analysis based on isoenzyme variations combined with an estimation of infection rate to a dengue virus among 26 Ae. aegypti samples. Aedes aegypti samples could be differentiated for their susceptibility to dengue infection (infection rates ranging from 42.8% to 98.6%) and showed important genetic variation (significant F(ST) values).
ImprentaTropical Medicine & International Health, v. 9, n. 5, p. 582-587, 2004
DescritoresAedes aegypti - Flaviviridae ; Aedes aegypti - Pathogenesis ; Aedes aegypti - Virus ; Aedes aegypti - Dengue ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de Publicação:2004