Population genetics of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in its native range in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Abstract
The Asian tiger mosquito,Aedes(Stegomyia)albopictus(Skuse) is an important worldwide invasive species and can be a locally important vector of chikungunya, dengue and, potentially, Zika. This species is native to Southeast Asia where populations thrive in both temperate and tropical climates. A better understanding of the population structure ofAe. albopictusin Lao PDR is very important in order to support the implementation of strategies for diseases prevention and vector control. In the present study, we investigated the genetic variability ofAe. albopictusacross a north-south transect in Lao PDR.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Oct 14, 2019
- Source ID
- 10.1186/s13071-019-3740-0
Entities
People
- Bruna Demari-silva
- Dina Madera Fonseca
- Elliott Frederic Miot
- Jeffrey Conrad Hertz
- Maysa Tiemi Motoki
- Nothasine Phommavanh
- Pattamaporn Kittayapong
- Paul Trevor Brey
- Phoutmany Thammavong
- Somsanith Chonephetsarath
- Sébastien Marcombe