The dengue vector Aedes aegypti: what comes next
Autor(es): Jansen Cassie C,Beebe Nigel W
Resumo: Aedes aegypti is the urban vector of dengue viruses worldwide. While climate influences the geographical distribution of this mosquito species, other factors also determine the suitability of the physical environment. Importantly, the close association of A. aegypti with humans and the domestic environment allows this species to persist in regions that may otherwise be unsuitable based on climatic factors alone. We highlight the need to incorporate the impact of the urban environment in attempts to model the potential distribution of A. aegypti and we briefly discuss the potential for future technology to aid management and control of this widespread vector species.
Palavras-Chave: Aedes aegypti; Dengue; Climate change; Distribution
Imprenta: Microbes and Infection / Institut Pasteur, v. 12, n. 4, p. 272-279, 2010
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1016/j.micinf.2009.12.011
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Pathogenesis ; Aedes aegypti - Viral infections ; Aedes aegypti - virus ; Aedes aegypti - Transmission ; Aedes aegypti - Dengue ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2010
