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Reintroduction of the invasive mosquito Aedes aegypti ( Linnaeus ) ( Diptera : Culicidae ) in northern Chile Reintroducción del invasivo mosquito Aedes aegypti ( Linnaeus ) ( Diptera : Culicidae ) en el norte de Chile
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
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| Author | Gonzalez, Christian Henry, Albert Reyes, Carolina Aylwin, María Paz Escobar, Daniel Fernandez, Jorge Saldarriaga-Córdoba, Mónica María |
| Copyright Year | 2017 |
| Abstract | Historically, Aedes aegypti (L.) was present in northern Chile between the cities of Arica (18o28’S/70o18’W) and Caldera (27o03’S/70o49’W). It was eradicated from northern Chile in the 1950s by the use of DDT. In April 2016, Aedes aegypti (L.) was once again detected in northern Chile after an absence of more than 60 years. This finding suggests a reintroduction of the species to northern Chile or a dispersal from an adjacent country (or both). Given the immense importance of this mosquito as a vector of flaviviruses (i.e. yellow fever, dengue, Chikungunya, Zika), this recurrence presents a new challenge for public health authorities in Chile. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://scielo.conicyt.cl/pdf/idesia/v34n4/aop1416.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Aedes |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
