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Population and parity levels of Aedes aegypti collected in Tucson.
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Journal of vector ecology : journal of the Society for Vector Ecology [J Vector Ecol] 2003 Jun; Vol. 28 (1), pp. 65-73. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Oviposition traps were used to follow changes in the population of Aedes aegypti (L.) (Diptera:Culicidae) in a seven-block area in midtown region of Tucson, Arizona. About 20,000 eggs were collected over a period from 1 June to 14 October 2000. Peak mosquito populations were correlated with the late summer rains. Mosquitoes seeking a blood meal were collected and dissected to determine if they had previously fed, i.e. if they were parous. Of the 241 females examined, 44% were parous, with a range from 0% to 80%. Females that had blood in their guts were collected and the source of blood was identified using an ELISA. Preliminary results suggest that 80% of them had fed on humans. These data suggest that the reproductive history of Tucson populations of Ae. aegypti could be conducive for transmission of dengue viruses.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1081-1710
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of vector ecology : journal of the Society for Vector Ecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12831130