Effects of desiccation stress on adult female longevity in Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae): results of a systematic review and pooled survival analysis

Effects of desiccation stress on adult female longevity in Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae): results of a systematic review and pooled survival analysis

Abstract Background Transmission dynamics of mosquito-borne viruses such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya are affected by the longevity of the adult female mosquito. Environmental conditions influence the survival of adult female Aedes mosquitoes, the primary vectors of these viruses. While the assoc...

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Main Authors: Chris A. Schmidt, Genevieve Comeau, Andrew J. Monaghan, Daniel J. Williamson, Kacey C. Ernst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Aedes aegypti
Aedes albopictus
Longevity
Survival
Humidity
Vapor pressure
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2808-6

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