Elevation of dopamine level reduces host-seeking activity in the adult female mosquito <it>Aedes albopictus</it>

Elevation of dopamine level reduces host-seeking activity in the adult female mosquito <it>Aedes albopictus</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mosquito-borne viruses are transmitted to human hosts <it>via</it> blood-feeding behavior of female mosquitoes. Female mosquitoes seek a host to take blood meals (host-seeking behavior). In order to prevent virus infectio...

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Main Authors: Fukumitsu Yuki, Irie Keiichi, Satho Tomomitsu, Aonuma Hitoshi, Dieng Hamady, Ahmad Abu, Nakashima Yukihiko, Mishima Kenichi, Kashige Nobuhiro, Miake Fumio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Host-seeking behavior
Dopamine
<it>Aedes albopictus</it>
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/92

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