Avian Plasmodium in invasive and native mosquitoes from southern Spain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The emergence of diseases of public health concern is enhanced by factors associated with global change, such as the introduction of invasive species. The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), considered a competent vector of different viruses and parasites, has been successfully introduced into Europe in recent decades. Molecular screening of parasites in mosquitoes (i.e. molecular xenomonitoring) is essential to understand the potential role of different native and invasive mosquito species in the local circulation of vector-borne parasites affecting both humans and wildlife.

Methods

The presence of avian Plasmodium parasites was molecularly tested in mosquitoes trapped in five localities with different environmental characteristics in southern Spain from May

SUBMITTER: Garrigos M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10826103 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature