The invasive mosquito species Aedes albopictus: current knowledge and future perspectives

•The Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is currently the most invasive vector species worldwide.•Aedes albopictus are competent vectors for different arboviruses, including Dengue and Chikungunya viruses.•The public health relevance of this species is increasing in geographic extent and the numbe...

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Published in:	Trends in parasitology Vol. 29; no. 9; pp. 460 - 468
Main Authors:	Bonizzoni, Mariangela, Gasperi, Giuliano, Chen, Xioaguang, James, Anthony A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2013
Subjects:	Aedes - genetics Aedes - physiology Aedes - virology Aedes albopictus Animals arboviruses Arboviruses - physiology ecology Ecosystem expansion experts Feeding Behavior Gastroenterology and Hepatology Infectious Disease Insect Vectors - genetics Insect Vectors - physiology Insect Vectors - virology Introduced Species - trends parasitology population genetics prediction public health vector competence vector control vectorial capacity Aedes albopictus public health vector control arboviruses expansion
ISSN:	1471-4922, 1471-5007, 1471-5007
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