High genetic diversity but no geographical structure of Aedes albopictus populations in Réunion Island

Abstract Background In recent years, the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus has emerged as a species of major medical concern following its global expansion and involvement in many arbovirus outbreaks. On Réunion Island, Ae. albopictus was responsible for a large chikungunya outbreak in 2005–2006...

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Main Authors: Anne C. Latreille, Pascal Milesi, Hélène Magalon, Patrick Mavingui, Célestine M. Atyame
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-019-3840-x