Identification and characterisation of mosquitoes from different locations in Qatar in 2017-2019.

ABSTRACT: Mosquito-borne infections have considerable consequences for public health. The mere presence of a single case of vector-borne disease (VBD) introduces a risk to the local community particularly when associated with the compatible vector, host, and suitable environmental factors. Presently, there is no well-established vector control and surveillance programme in Qatar; therefore, the likelihood of VBDs spreading is undetermined. As a result, there is a pressing need to address this gap and enable successful management of VBDs. This study presents the results of three consecutive field surveys conducted between 2017 and 2019 with the aim of defining the types and distribution of mosquitoes that are of public health importance in Qatar. The results of the adult mosquito trappings show that

SUBMITTER: Farag EABA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8686829 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature