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Rapid emergence of most vector-borne diseases (VBDs) may be associated with range
expansion of vector populations. Culex quinquefasciatus Say 1823 is a potential vector of …

Following the successful eradication of Wuchereria bancrofti, there are now just three
species of conventional microfilaremic human filarial parasites endemic to the Brazilian …

This book synthesizes the flourishing field of anthropology of infectious disease in a critical,
biocultural framework. Leading medical anthropologist Merrill Singer holistically unites the …

Mosquitoes vector many infectious diseases and pose a serious threat to public health in
developing countries. A wide array of synthetic insecticides is employed against these …

The mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) fauna of French Guiana encompasses 242 species, of
which nearly half of them belong to the genus Culex. Whereas several species of Culex are …

Vector-borne diseases represent a real threats worldwide, in reason of the lack of vaccine
and cure for some diseases. Among arthropod vectors, mosquitoes are described to be the …

Mosquitoes can be vectors of pathogens and transmit diseases to both animals and
humans. Species of the genus Culex are part of the cycle of neglected diseases, especially …

The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiological characteristics, antigenic profile,
perceptions, attitudes and practices of individuals who have been systematically non …

A longitudinal study was conducted in Manaus, Brazil, to monitor changes of adult Aedes
aegypti (L.) abundance. The objectives were to compare mosquito collections of two trap …