Introduction of invasive mosquito species into Europe and prospects for arbovirus transmission and vector control in an era of globalization

R Lühken, N Brattig, N Becker - Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Mosquito research in Europe has a long history, primarily focused on
malaria vectors. In recent years, invasive mosquito species like the Asian tiger mosquito …

[HTML][HTML] Public health significance of invasive mosquitoes in Europe

F Schaffner, JM Medlock, W Van Bortel - Clinical microbiology and infection, 2013 - Elsevier
There are currently five invasive Aedes mosquito species known to be established in
Europe, namely Aedes albopictus, Aedes aegypti, Aedes japonicus, Aedes atropalpus and …

Mosquitoes of north-western Europe as potential vectors of arboviruses: a review

JP Martinet, H Ferté, AB Failloux, F Schaffner… - Viruses, 2019 - mdpi.com
Background: The intensification of trade and travel is linked to the growing number of
imported cases of dengue, chikungunya or Zika viruses into continental Europe and to the …

[HTML][HTML] Invasive mosquito vectors in Europe: from bioecology to surveillance and management

G Giunti, N Becker, G Benelli - Acta Tropica, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Invasive mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) play a key role in the spread of a number
of mosquito-borne diseases worldwide. Anthropogenic changes play a significant role in …

A review of the invasive mosquitoes in Europe: ecology, public health risks, and control options

JM Medlock, KM Hansford, F Schaffner… - Vector-borne and …, 2012 - liebertpub.com
There has been growing interest in Europe in recent years in the establishment and spread
of invasive mosquitoes, notably the incursion of Aedes albopictus through the international …

Manual on prevention of establishment and control of mosquitoes of public health importance in the WHO European Region (with special reference to invasive …

W Takken, H van den Berg - 2019 - apps.who.int
Introduction and establishment of invasive mosquito vectors have increased the threat of
emerging and re-emerging vector-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya in the …

Mosquito-borne diseases in Europe: an emerging public health threat

M Calzolari - Reports in Parasitology, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Mosquito-borne pathogens cause some of the more deadly worldwide diseases, such as
malaria and dengue. Tropical countries, characterized by poor socioeconomic conditions …

An entomological review of invasive mosquitoes in Europe

JM Medlock, KM Hansford, V Versteirt… - Bulletin of …, 2015 - cambridge.org
Among the invasive mosquitoes registered all over the world, Aedes species are particularly
frequent and important. As several of them are potential vectors of disease, they present …

Scientific review on mosquitoes and mosquito‐borne diseases

N Pages, K Huber, M Cipriani… - EFSA Supporting …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
During the past 25 years, there has been a dramatic emergence/resurgence of epidemic
vector-borne diseases affecting both humans and domestic animals (Gubler, 2002). In most …

Practical management plan for invasive mosquito species in Europe: I. Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)

R Bellini, A Michaelakis, D Petrić, F Schaffner… - Travel medicine and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Aedes albopictus, also known as the “Asian Tiger Mosquito”, is an invasive mosquito
species to Europe causing high concern in public health due to its severe nuisance and its …