Diversity of yellow fever mosquito vectors in the Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Environmental modifications caused by human activities have led to changes in mosquito vector populations, and sylvatic species have adapted to breeding in urban areas. METHODS: Mosquitoes were collected using ovitraps in three sampling sites in the Atlantic Forest in the Sta...
Published in: | Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT)
2016
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0438-2015 https://doaj.org/article/98291a1228fc4db1960039c48f8d501b |
Summary: | Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Environmental modifications caused by human activities have led to changes in mosquito vector populations, and sylvatic species have adapted to breeding in urban areas. METHODS: Mosquitoes were collected using ovitraps in three sampling sites in the Atlantic Forest in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. RESULTS: We collected 2,162 Culicidae specimens. Haemagogus janthinomys and Haemagogus leucocelaenus, both sylvatic yellow fever virus vectors, were the most common species found. CONCLUSION: There is a potential for the transmission of arboviruses in and around these natural reserves. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain entomological surveillance programs in the region. |
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