Distribution of Aedes mosquito species along the rural-urban gradient in Lambarene and its surrounding.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti are known for their potential as vectors of dengue (DENV) and chikungunya (CHIKV) viruses. However, entomological surveys are mostly carried out during epidemics. In Gabon where outbreaks of both viruses have occurred, there is no vector control program targeting these arboviruses. Therefore, we assessed the presence of Aedes species along a rural-urban gradient in Lambaréné (Gabon) and its surroundings and determined ecological factors associated to their presence.

Methods

An entomological survey was conducted in Lambaréné and its surrounding rural areas. Mosquitoes were collected with aspirators around human dwellings, and ecological and environmental data were collected from each study area. Morphological identification keys w

SUBMITTER: Bikangui R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10571480 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature