Introduction and establishment of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Managua, Nicaragua
Autor(es): Belli Alejandro, Arostegui Jorge, Garcia Jorge, Aguilar Carlos, Lugo Emperatriz, Lopez Damaris, Valle Sonia, Lopez Mercedes, Harris Eva, Coloma Josefina
Resumo: Aedes aegypti (L.) is the main vector of dengue virus - more recently chikungunya virus in Latin America. However, the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) is exp-ing its global range - increasing its role in transmission of these diseases. In this report, we suggest that Ae. albopictus was introduced to the Department of Managua, Nicaragua, in 2010 via two independent routes - demonstrate its dissemination - establishment in urban neighborhoods by 2012. The coexistence of two competent vector species could alter the epidemiology of dengue - chikungunya as well as indicate the need for new strategies aimed at vector control.
Palavras-Chave: Aedes albopictus; Nicaragua; Dengue; Dissemination; Introduction
Imprenta: Journal of Medical Entomology, v. 52, n. 4, p. 713-718, 2015
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1093/jme/tjv049
Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Viral infections ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Transmission ; Chikungunya virus - Dengue ; Chikungunya virus - Epidemiology ; Chikungunya virus - Public health
Data de publicação: 2015
