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Mosquitoes37
  • A 2019 study found that accelerating urbanization and human movement would also contribute to the spread of Aedes mosquitoes. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, development of any resistance among the Aedes mosquitoes has been limitedly studied in the country. (hindawi.com)
  • To confirm this finding, we identified this virus genotype in naturally infected field-caught Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and eggs. (cdc.gov)
  • Female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are the main vector involved in the urban transmission cycle of the virus. (cdc.gov)
  • Knowing the biological activities of the compounds present in the saliva of hematophagous insects, and based on previous results from our group, we believe that the salivary components of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes can be employed in the prevention and/or treatment of inflammatory diseases. (usp.br)
  • In addition, a single egg of Aedes aegypti was detected during 2017 in southern Quebec during an enhanced surveillance study designed to detect these invasive Aedes mosquitoes. (canada.ca)
  • All of the Aedes mosquitoes from the Windsor area tested negative for Zika virus. (canada.ca)
  • Female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are deadly vectors of arboviral pathogens and breed in containers of freshwater associated with human habitation. (elifesciences.org)
  • Chikungunya is a disease transmitted through the bite of female Aedes mosquitoes infected with the chikungunya virus. (paho.org)
  • Dengue is caused by several related viruses and is spread through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. (kron4.com)
  • Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. (who.int)
  • Large-scalereleases and establishment of wMel Wolbachia in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes throughout the Cities of Bello, Medellı´n and Itagu¨ı´, Colombia. (mvcac.org)
  • The introduction of the naturally occurring wMel Wolbachia strain into Aedes aegypti mosquitoes has been shown to reduce the ability of the mosquitoes to transmit dengue and other viruses. (mvcac.org)
  • Culex mosquitoes carry West Nile, but the more common mosquitoes here - Aedes -could carry something just as bad. (kvnf.org)
  • It is most common during the rainy season in areas infested with infected mosquitoes. (bigislandvideonews.com)
  • The dengue virus is spread through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. (bigislandvideonews.com)
  • Aedes mosquitoes are usually most active in the early morning hours after daybreak, in the late afternoon before dark, and any time during the day when indoors or in shady areas. (bigislandvideonews.com)
  • Scientific research indicates that mosquitoes share a common family with the housefly. (a-z-animals.com)
  • These diseases are all mosquito-borne diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus species of mosquitoes. (gideononline.com)
  • The first genetically modified mosquitoes were released in Florida early this year, designed to suppress the Aedes aegypti mosquito. (gideononline.com)
  • How will the introduction of the Aedes family of mosquitoes affect the population of other species of mosquitoes? (gideononline.com)
  • Dr. Jones recently moderated an informative webinar on the invasion of the Aedes mosquitoes in the United States , particularly Florida. (gideononline.com)
  • They began by discussing the spread of the Aedes family of mosquitoes away from its traditional habitat in South and Southeast Asia. (gideononline.com)
  • Originally found in tropical forests in southeast Asia, tiger mosquitoes ( Aedes albopictus ) were first reported in France in 2004. (connexionfrance.com)
  • The vector mosquitoes - Aedes aegypti (present in Brazil) and Aedes albopictus (more common in Asia) - have been found there, with 24 countries reporting the presence of the vector mosquitoes, and with cases of dengue and chikungunya being reported since 2010. (medscape.com)
  • Four different but related viruses can cause dengue, all of which are transmitted by mosquitoes of the Aedes genus. (cdc.gov)
  • Most prominently, the chemical DDT was used beginning in the 1940s to nearly eliminate Aedes mosquitoes, which also transmit yellow fever and chikungunya, from the Americas. (cdc.gov)
  • Following a large dengue epidemic in Mexico that spilled over into south Texas in 2005 , an investigation revealed not only that stable populations of Aedes mosquitoes were established along the Texas side of the U.S.-Mexico border, but also that 39% of residents had been previously infected with a dengue virus. (cdc.gov)
  • The Aedes aegypti mosquito, one of the most common types of mosquitoes, is responsible for spreading most mosquito-borne viral illness. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Research shows that Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are drawn to the smell of humans over other animals, but it's not clear how they tell the difference. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Dr. Carolyn S. McBride, one of the lead researchers on the study, said that breakdown products of human sebum likely trigger the "human-detecting" glomeruli of the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that her team studied. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Zika virus (ZIKV), a flavivirus transmitted by Aedes species mosquitoes, was first identified in the Zika Forest by the Virus Research Institute in Uganda in a non-human primate in 1947 and from Aedes africanus mosquitoes in 1948. (cdc.gov)
  • Chikungunya is a vector-borne disease transmitted to humans by Aedes mosquitoes, which are widespread in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. (who.int)
  • Chikungunya is a vector-borne disease transmitted to humans by Aedes mosquitoes and is characterized by sudden onset of high fever and severe joint pains. (who.int)
  • Although the Aedes mosquitoes vectors are widespread in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2 Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) had not been detected in the country before July 2012. (who.int)
  • Most commonly, the mosquitoes involved are Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, two species which can also transmit other mosquito-borne viruses, including dengue. (who.int)
  • Although spread is primarily by Aedes species mosquitoes, two instances of sexual transmission of Zika virus have been reported, [ 1 , 2 ] and replicative virus has been isolated from semen of one man with hematospermia. (medscape.com)
Chikungunya9
  • Mascot illustration of a yellow fever mosquito or Aedes aegypti, a mosquito that can spread dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika fever virus, flying on isolated background in retro black and white style. (clipartof.com)
  • Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito, is a mosquito that can spread dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika fever, Mayaro and yellow fever viruses, and other disease agents. (wikipedia.org)
  • Therefore, maintaining the Aedes vector population, that could cause dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika, under the threshold level is one of the key preventive approaches against vector-borne diseases [ 7 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Aedes aegypti is the vector of viruses such as chikungunya, dengue , yellow fever and Zika that have a critical impact on human health . (bvsalud.org)
  • Increased spread of Aedes -borne viruses such as yellow fever, Chikungunya, or West Nile might soon follow. (the-scientist.com)
  • Indeed, the latter has already caused significant medical problems in the U.S., and cases of Aedes -borne Chikungunya have recently been reported as well. (the-scientist.com)
  • The Aedes aegypti mosquito can transmit Dengue, Yellow fever , Zika, Chikungunya, West Nile Virus , and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus . (gideononline.com)
  • BACKGROUND: Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti are known for their potential as vectors of dengue (DENV) and chikungunya (CHIKV) viruses. (bvsalud.org)
  • Chikungunya disease is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito. (msdmanuals.com)
Culex2
  • In Africa, the most common vector is Anopheles and in the Americas, it is Culex quinquefasciatus . (cdc.gov)
  • blood meals and were the second most common host in Culex samples, behind birds. (sciencedaily.com)
Genome of Aedes aegypti2
  • In 2007, the genome of Aedes aegypti was published, after it had been sequenced and analyzed by a consortium including scientists at The Institute for Genomic Research (now part of the J. Craig Venter Institute), the European Bioinformatics Institute, the Broad Institute, and the University of Notre Dame. (wikipedia.org)
  • Improved reference genome of Aedes aegypti informs arbovirus vector control. (elifesciences.org)
Aegypti and Aedes albopictus1
  • Vertical transmission in Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus is considered a maintenance mechanism for dengue virus (DENV) during unfavorable conditions and may be implicated in dengue outbreaks. (nature.com)
Diptera2
Zika2
  • Zika is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. (nsf.gov)
  • The most common symptoms of Zika virus are headache, muscle and joint pain, mild fever, rash, and inflammation of the underside of the eyelid. (who.int)
Populations3
  • These studies raise the possibility that in some populations, those conditions may be more common than previously recognized. (medscape.com)
  • Much variation in the amount of white scaling on the abdominal tergites is exhibited by populations of Aedes aegypti . (georgiasouthern.edu)
  • Flooding boosts Aedes aegypti mosquito populations, a new study from Kenya has found. (mongabay.com)
Albopictus mosquito2
  • The Aedes albopictus mosquito has also been implicated as a vector, though its role in the 2015-16 outbreaks is uncertain. (canada.ca)
  • Did you know that changing political alliances in the 1960s helped introduce the Aedes albopictus mosquito (also known as the Tiger mosquito) to Europe? (gideononline.com)
Arbovirus1
  • The most common way mosquito females become infected with an arbovirus is by blood feeding on a viremic host, which is known as horizontal transmission 12 . (nature.com)
Mansonia1
  • Aedes and Mansonia can transmit the infection in the Pacific and in Asia. (cdc.gov)
Insecticide applications1
  • However, this method does not reduce the biting pressure of Aedes aegypti and insecticide applications would be counter intuitive to this public health response. (mvcac.org)
Dengue Virus1
  • Other modes of transmission for dengue virus are less common but include vertical transmission from a mother to a baby, blood transfusion or organ transplantation, needle stick, mucocutaneous exposure, or hospital or laboratory accidents, breast milk, and rarely, sexual transmission. (cdc.gov)
Humans1
  • Humans and cats each made up 13.3% of Aedes blood meals, while deer and dogs were bitten less frequently by all mosquito species. (sciencedaily.com)
Genus2
  • The Aedes genus of mosquito, which is found on all continents except Antarctica, spreads arboviruses. (leeds.ac.uk)
  • For example, it is now common to see tropical mosquito species of the Aedes genus in Southern Europe or North America. (the-scientist.com)
Transmit1
  • Many species in the genera Aedes can transmit the infective larvae that cause lymphatic filariasis. (cdc.gov)
Mosquitos1
  • Unusually high temperatures, anticipated or increased rains and ensuing humidity have led the Aedes mosquitos to be present in areas where it was not previously able to survive. (paho.org)
Mosquito-borne1
  • Dr. Stephen Berger discussed how it might surprise people to know that mosquito-borne diseases are more common in the United States than people may think. (gideononline.com)
Spread3
  • Aedes aegypti originated in Africa and was spread to the New World through slave trade, but is now found in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions throughout the world.Ae. (wikipedia.org)
  • As the world's climate becomes warmer, the range of Aedes aegypti and a hardier species originating in Asia, the tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus, which can expand its range to relatively cooler climates, will inexorably spread north and south. (wikipedia.org)
  • Increased and unplanned urbanization may also be driving its spread, as Aedes prefer urban and warm environments, seeking water spots within households - such as plant recipients or vases - to breed. (paho.org)
Southeast Asia1
  • The strains circulating in Pacific islands and the Americas likely evolved from a common ancestral strain in Southeast Asia. (canada.ca)
Africa1
  • While these diseases are more common in places like Africa, Asia, and South America, there have been cases in North America. (medlineplus.gov)
Tropics1
  • Although most Americans have never heard of dengue because there is not much of it in the continental United States, dengue is actually quite common throughout the tropics, where 400 million infections occurred in 2010. (cdc.gov)
Parasites1
  • Undergraduate Student Academic Festivals: Parasites and Ecology in Aedes triseriatus and Ae. (clarku.edu)
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Abundance1
  • Fitness costs in the presence and absence of insecticide use explains abundance of two common Aedes aegypti kdr resistance alleles found in the Americas. (bvsalud.org)
Saliva2
  • Imunomodulação da hepatite experimental aguda pela saliva de mosquito Aedes aegy. (usp.br)
  • Conhecendo as atividades biológicas das moléculas presentes na saliva dos insetos hematófagos, e com base em resultados anteriores do nosso grupo de pesquisa, acreditamos que os componentes salivares do mosquito Aedes aegypti possam ser empregados na prevenção e/ou tratamento de doenças inflamatórias. (usp.br)
Female2
  • An Aedes polynesiensis female mosquito taking a blood meal. (cdc.gov)
  • This female Aedes aegypti mosquito is shown after landing on a human host. (medscape.com)
Viral4
  • being viral infections, autoimmunity and use of medications the most common etiologies. (usp.br)
  • This article is a general overview of the most common viral encephalitides and provides details about general workup and treatment for these important conditions. (medscape.com)
  • The most common causes of TD are bacterial in origin, followed by viral and protozoan etiologies. (uspharmacist.com)
  • Double-stranded RNA, a common intermediate in viral replication, triggers the release of a range of cytokines, primarily interferons, which in turn causes upregulated expression of hundreds of antiviral genes and enhanced antibody production. (the-scientist.com)
Infections2
  • The most common symptoms are a debilitating fever and headache, but more serious disease can occur and some infections prove fatal. (leeds.ac.uk)
  • Traveler's diarrhea is one of the most common infections in children traveling abroad, resulting from ingestion of contaminated water or food. (uspharmacist.com)
Brazil1
  • NOTE: HI and NT antibody common in rodents, marsupials, monkeys and edentates of forests of Para, Brazil. (cdc.gov)
Pathogens1
  • 4,5 The causes, unique manifestations, prevention, and management of some of the most common pathogens that lead to these syndromes are discussed below. (uspharmacist.com)
Disease4
  • First, to put things in perspective, I will briefly review the current problem of dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), and of Aedes aegypti-borne disease prevention and control from a historical standpoint. (cdc.gov)
  • image of Aedes aegypti mosquito courtesy the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (bigislandvideonews.com)
  • The disease shares some clinical signs with dengue, and can be misdiagnosed in areas where dengue is common. (who.int)
  • Serious complications are not common, but in older people, the disease can contribute to the cause of death. (who.int)
Rainy1
  • Aedes aegypti mosquito thrives in rainy, tropical climates and, with a warming climate, its range could expand in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. (mongabay.com)
Widespread1
  • native to Asia, was first detected in Europe in the 1970s [ 3 ] and is now widespread, often common in at least 18 countries. (biomedcentral.com)
Symptoms2
  • The most common symptoms documented in this outbreak were maculopapular rash, fever, arthralgia, and conjunctivitis. (cdc.gov)
  • Although rarely fatal, chronic conditions such as rheumatic symptoms and depression are common and debilitating. (who.int)
Fever1
  • The most common symptom is an abrupt onset of fever, often accompanied by joint pain that usually lasts for two weeks. (paho.org)
Illnesses1
  • Pretravel counseling is important, though seldom utilized, in helping to prevent common travel-related illnesses in this demographic. (uspharmacist.com)
Indoor1
  • B ) Mortality of pyrethroid-resistant Aedes aegypti by targeted indoor residual spraying (TIRS) with a household aerosolized insecticide over time. (ajtmh.org)
Attribution2
  • Sharing and remixing permitted under terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License (cc-by). (stoa.org)
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Americas1
  • In the Americas and the Caribbean , the most common kdr alleles are 410L+1016I+1534C and 1534C. (bvsalud.org)
ACADEMIC COMMONS2
  • Academic Commons provides global access to research and scholarship produced at Columbia University , Barnard College , Teachers College , Union Theological Seminary and Jewish Theological Seminary . (columbia.edu)
  • Academic Commons is managed by the Columbia University Libraries . (columbia.edu)
Found2
  • In continental Europe, Aedes aegypti is not established but it has been found in localities close to Europe such as the Asian part of Turkey. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the past few years, Aedes albopictus species have been found in Windsor, Ontario as a result of enhanced surveillance. (canada.ca)
Tropical1
  • It is common in tropical areas and causes high fevers, headaches, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain and, in the most serious cases, internal bleeding leading to death. (kron4.com)