Population genetic structure of Aedes aegypti, the principal vector of dengue viruses
Autor(es): Urdaneta-Marquez, Ludmel; Failloux, Anna-Bella
Resumo: Knowledge of vector population genetic structure is critical for vector-borne disease control and prevention strategies. Advances in both molecular genotyping technology and theoretical developments have contributed to the growing impact of such approaches on medical entomology. The pattern of genetic structure may affect the design of control strategies in determiningoappropriate control limits necessary to disrupt pathogen transmission. In this review, we focus on the mosquito Aedes aegypti, the primary vector of dengue viruses. We describe and discuss numerous population genetic studies illustrating the local genetic variation and gene flow of Ae. aegypti populations. (c) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Palavras-Chave: Mosquito vector; Genetic polymorphism; Vector competence; Variability
Imprenta: Infection Genetics and Evolution, v. 11, n. 2, p. 253-261, 2011
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1016/j.meegid.2010.11.020
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Dengue ; Aedes aegypti - Epidemiology ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2011
