Implicaciones epidemiológicas de Aedes albopictus (Skuse) en Colombia/Epidemiological implications of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) in Colombia

Aedes albopictus, a mosquito species from Southeast Asia, is considered an important vector of dengue in some countries of that continent. It is also a vector of viruses and parasites causing diseases such as yellow fever, encephalitis, and filariasis. The presence of this mosquito in different citi...

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Published in:Revista de la Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública 2012-09, Vol.30 (3), p.328
Main Authors: Rúa-Uribe, Guillermo L, Suárez-Acosta, Carolina, Rojo, Raúl A
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Language:Spanish
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Summary:Aedes albopictus, a mosquito species from Southeast Asia, is considered an important vector of dengue in some countries of that continent. It is also a vector of viruses and parasites causing diseases such as yellow fever, encephalitis, and filariasis. The presence of this mosquito in different cities of our country poses challenges for the control of diseases such as dengue. The objective of this study is to analyze the relevant aspects of this vector's biology along with its importance in human health while providing suggestions for vector control. A literature review was performed using the PUBMED and MEDLINE databases and an appropriate search strategy. As a result of this, 83 documents were selected. Aedes albopictus has shown rapid distribution in Colombia since it was first recorded in the Amazon in 1998, and is now present in several cities. Additionally, the biology of the vector favors the establishment of this species in sites whose eco-epidemiological conditions are suitable for the transmission of dengue and urban yellow fever.
ISSN:0120-386X
2256-3334