Asian tiger mosquito


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Asian tiger mosquito

n.
A mosquito (Aedes albopictus), native to Asia and now distributed worldwide, that transmits dengue, heartworm, and other diseases.
A mosquito of the family Culicidae, which is a vector for dengue fever, dengue haemorrhagic fever, Japanese encephalitis, eastern, western, and Venezuelan encephalitides, LaCrosse encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses
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Farajollahi, "Climate change and range expansion of the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) in Northeastern USA: implications for public health practitioners," PLoS ONE, vol.
First imported case of Chikungunya virus infection in a travelling Canadian returning from the Caribbean
The Asian tiger mosquito has not been found on the mainland since April last year when it was detected in Perth.
New disease-carrying mosquito found in Australia
Colonization and development of the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) in the purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea).
Size matters: purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) pitcher size influences the presence of Aedes albopictus larvae
In Europe, the Asian Tiger Mosquito and other more troublesome mosquito species could rise in numbers with the warmer climate patterns.
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But the Asian tiger mosquito deserves special recognition: It's a vector for a variety of diseases including West Nile virus, yellow fever virus, and dengue fever, and seems to prefer living in close quarters with humans.
A hitchhiker's guide to planet Earth
albopictus commonly known as Asian tiger mosquito is also a competent vector of many viruses including dengue (CDC, 2001) and Eastern equine encephalitis (Mitchell et al.
Laboratory Evaluation of Chitin Synthesis Inhibitors (Diflubenzuron and Buprofezin) Against Aedes aegypti Larvae From Lahore, Pakistan
albopictus Skuse, known as the Asian tiger mosquito, was the predominant vector.
The lethal ovitrap: a response to the resurgence of dengue and chikungunya
Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito, is one of the most invasive mosquito species known and a vector for at least 22 viruses, including West Nile virus and dengue.
Human activities & the emergence of pathogens
A new study from Penang Island, Malaysia, finds that the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is adapting to indoor environments, a factor that could increase vector-host contacts and the population density of the vector, thereby potentially increasing the diseases spread by this vector.
The beat
A recent single change in the genetic makeup of the virus has increased the severity of the disease, enabling it to be carried by the Asian tiger mosquito, A.
Climate change raises the disease threat
The Asian tiger mosquito, which can transmit up to 23 infections including dengue fever, has been seen in the Netherlands, according to Chemistry and Industry magazine.
Move on baby body
In 1985, the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus--a known vector for dengue fever, yellow fever, and viral encephalitis--was found to have ridden in a shipment of scrap tires from Japan to the United States.
Viral trade and global public health: all countries must adopt uniform and enforceable public health standards to stop the spread of infectious disease
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