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Significado epidemiológico dos criadouros de Aedes albopictus em bromélias

Year: 1998

Type: article

Abstract: A breeding place of immature stages of Aedes albopictus in bromeliads is described. The epidemiological role of bromeliaceae as natural or artificial containers, is discussed. The ability of the mosquito to expand its habitat calls for attention especially as regards its adaptability as an invading species.

Source: Revista de Saúde Pública

DOI: 10.1590/s0034-89101998000200014

Authors: Oswaldo Paulo Forattini, Gisela Rita Alvarenga Monteiro Marques, Iná Kakitani, Marylene de Brito, Maria Anice Mureb Sallum

Institution: Universidade de São Paulo

Language: Portuguese

Topic: Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200

Funders: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico