Aedes aegypti continuously exposed to Bacillus thuringiensis svar. israelensis does not exhibit changes in life traits but displays increased susceptibility for Zika virus

Abstract Background Aedes aegypti can transmit arboviruses worldwide, and Bacillus thuringiensis svar. israelensis (Bti)-based larvicides represent an effective tool for controlling this species. The safety of Bti and lack of resistance have been widely reported; however, little is known regarding t...

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Main Authors: Karine da Silva Carvalho, Duschinka Ribeiro Duarte Guedes, Mônica Maria Crespo, Maria Alice Varjal de Melo-Santos, Maria Helena Neves Lobo Silva-Filha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04880-6