Vectors: Aedes Albopictus

European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. 12/20/2016 This resource provides information about the Aedes albopictus mosquito, a known vector of chikungunya virus, dengue virus, and dirofilariasis, and a potential vector of Zika virus. It discusses the hazard associated with the mosquito species, geographical distribution, entomology, epidemiology and transmission of pathogens, public health (control/intervention), and key areas of uncertainty. (Text)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - January 4, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news