Publications by authors named "Marlen Ines Vasquez"
Article Synopsis
- Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are expanding their range in Europe, raising concerns for mosquito-borne diseases, especially in Cyprus.
- Recent findings include the detection of these species near key locations such as Larnaka airport and Limassol marina, prompting a series of emergency response measures.
- The response includes communication with health authorities, on-site expert verification, active surveillance, and the creation of action and contingency plans to limit mosquito spread, which may serve as a model for other regions in Europe.
Human and animal vector-borne diseases, particularly mosquito-borne diseases, are emerging or re-emerging worldwide. Six invasive mosquito (AIM) species were introduced to Europe since the 1970s: , , , , and . Here, we report the results of AIMSurv2020, the first pan-European surveillance effort for AIMs.
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