Publications by authors named "Johanna Bouckaert"
Article Synopsis
- The emergence of West Nile and Usutu viruses in Europe is a public health concern, as there are no effective antiviral treatments or vaccines available.
- Controlling the diseases primarily relies on targeting Culex mosquitoes, but insecticide resistance is a growing issue due to consistent exposure to these chemicals.
- A study in Leuven, Belgium found mutations linked to insecticide resistance in Culex pipiens and Culex modestus mosquitoes, emphasizing the need for ongoing mosquito surveillance to improve outbreak control strategies.
mosquitoes are considered potential transmission vectors of West Nile virus and Usutu virus. Their presence has been reported across several European countries, including one larva detected in Belgium in 2018. In this study, mosquitoes were collected in the city of Leuven and surrounding areas in the summers of 2019 and 2020.
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