Diversity of yellow fever mosquito vectors in the Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
; 49(3): 351-6, 2016.
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INTRODUCTION: Environmental modifications caused by human activities have led to changes in mosquito vector populations, and sylvatic species have adapted to breeding in urban areas. METHODS: Mosquitoes were collected using ovitraps in three sampling sites in the Atlantic Forest in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. RESULTS: We collected 2,162 Culicidae specimens. Haemagogus janthinomys and Haemagogus leucocelaenus, both sylvatic yellow fever virus vectors, were the most common species found. CONCLUSION: There is a potential for the transmission of arboviruses in and around these natural reserves. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain entomological surveillance programs in the region.
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Assunto principal:
Biodiversidade
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Mosquitos Vetores
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Culicidae
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Animals
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil