Influence of climatic variables on the Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus populations in Mato Grosso, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;53: e20190185, 2020. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus are vector species responsible for the transmission of important arboviruses.METHODS:
Adult mosquitoes were collected in the urban areas of four municipalities in Mato Grosso within 1 year.RESULTS:
A total of 19,110 mosquitoes were collected. Among them, 16,578 (86,8%) were C. quinquefasciatus (44% female and 56% male); 2,483 (13%), A. (Stegomyia) aegypti (54% female and 46% male); and 49 (0,30%), from the genus Psorophora, Anopheles, Coquilettidia, and Sabethes. A significant correlation was observed between the number of mosquitoes from all species and dew point (female mosquitoes, p = 0.001; male mosquitoes, p = 0.001).CONCLUSIONS:
The results of this study may be used as environmental indicators of mosquito populations.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Clima
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Aedes
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Culex
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Mosquitos Vetores
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
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En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil