Reappearance of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in Lima, Peru
Autor(es): Andrade, C. S.; Caceres, A. G.; Vaquerizo, A.; Ibanez-Bernal, S.; Cachay, L. S.
Resumo: We report here the reappearance of Aedes aegypti in the Rimac District, and summarize the history of this mosquito species in Peru since its first detection in 1852. On March 17 2000 were found Ae. aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus in Mariscal Castilla town, Flor de Amancaes, San Juan de Amancaes, El Altillo and Santa Rosa in the Rimac District, Lima Province.
Palavras-Chave: Biological vectors; Human diseases; Distribution records; Aquatic insects; Vectors; Pest status; Disease transmission; Culex quinquefasciatus; Aedes aegypti; Culicidae
Imprenta: Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, v. 96, n. 5, p. 657-658, 2001.
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Transmission
Data de publicação: 2001
