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Differential protein expression in the midgut of Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes induced by the insecticide temephos
Abstract Mosquitoes are vectors for pathogens of malaria, lymphatic filariasis, dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis. Culex quinquefasciatus Say, 1823 (Diptera: Culicidae) is a known vector of lymphatic filariasis. Its control in Brazil has been managed using the organophosphate temephos. Studies examining the proteins of Cx. quinquefasciatus that are differentially expressed in response to temephos further understanding of the modes of action of the insecticide and may potentially identify resistance factors in the mosquito. In the present study, a comparative proteomic analysis, using 2‐dimension...
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - February 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: P. D. GAMES, S. N. ALVES, B. B. KATZ, J. M. TOMICH, J. E. SERRÃO Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Armigeres subalbatus colonization of damaged pit latrines: a nuisance and potential health risk to residents of resettlement villages in Laos
Abstract During the resettlement of 6500 persons living around the Nam Theun 2 hydroelectric project in Laos, more than 1200 pour‐flush latrines were constructed. To assess the role of these latrines as productive larval habitats for mosquitoes, entomological investigations using Centers for Disease Control (CDC) light traps, visual inspection and emergence trapping were carried out in over 300 latrines during the rainy seasons of 2008–2010. Armigeres subalbatus (Diptera: Culicidae) were nine times more likely to be found in latrines (mean catch: 3.09) than in adjacent bedrooms (mean catch: 0.37) [odds ratio (OR) 9.08,...
Source: Medical and Veterinary Entomology - October 28, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: A. HISCOX, R. HIROOKA, K. VONGPHAYLOTH, N. HILL, S. W. LINDSAY, M. GRANDADAM, P. T. BREY Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research