Identifying Which Mosquitoes Are Vector For Dengue Fever
WouterIdentifying which mosquitoes are vector for dengue fever is critical to developing an effective vector control strategy. The primary vector for dengue in the Americas is the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The Aedes aegypti lays its eggs in containers filled with water.
Aedes aegypti is an insect that can survive for several months without feeding. During the rainy season, many outbreaks of dengue fever occur. The rainy season is a time when Aedes aegypti larvae hatch. The larvae feed on the blood of an infected person. Aedes aegypti females also feed on the sugars found in plant nectars.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. It causes an estimated 25,000 deaths per year. It is caused by four antigenically distinct dengue virus serotypes. The dengue virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti. The mosquitoes also carry the virus in their salivary glands.
Dengue fever is a very dangerous disease, and is particularly dangerous in areas that are highly populated. The primary vectors of dengue are the Aedes aegypti and Aedes polynesiensis. Dengue fever outbreaks are reported in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. However, dengue outbreaks in Africa are often much smaller than those in Asia or the Americas.
The mosquitoes that carry dengue are mainly found in the tropical areas of the world. However, there are cases where the virus is transmitted from non-tropical areas to people in the United States.
