A multiplex PCR assay for six Aedini species, including Aedes albopictus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mosquitoes, as vectors of various human pathogens, are significant drivers of serious human illness. In particular, those species in the Aedini tribe, which typically transmit dengue virus, Chikungunya fever virus, and Zika virus, are increasing their range because of climate change and international commerce. In order to evaluate the risk of disease transmission, accurate mosquito species identification and monitoring are needed. The goal of this work was to develop a rapid and simple molecular diagnostic method for six morphologically similar Aedini species (Aedes flavopictus, Aedes albopictus, Ochlerotatus koreicus, Ochlerotatus japonicus, Ochlerotatus togoi and Ochlerotatus hatorii) in Korea.

Methods

A total of 109 samples were assayed in this study. The inter

SUBMITTER: Bang WJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8317425 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature