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Genética populacional de mosquitos vetores: ferramenta para controle de malária, dengue e zika
Event Title
Livro de Resumos do XVII Congresso Ibérico de Entomologia
Year (definitive publication)
2016
Language
Portuguese
Country
Portugal
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Abstract
In order to better understand and predict disease epidemiology, clear knowledge about the basic biology of the organisms involved is crucial. Advances in both molecular genotyping methodologies and theoretical developments have contributed to the increasing impact of such approaches on the understanding of vector-borne infectious diseases.
Gene flow pattern and population structure of vector populations can influence the design of control strategies to decide the appropriate thresholds needed to halt the transmission of the disease.
In this context, I will present an overview of some recent population genetic studies on Anopheles sp. and Aedes aegypti and the implications for the transmission of malaria, dengue and zika.
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Keywords
malaria,dengue,zika,Aedes aegypti,population genetics,vector control
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Biological Sciences - Natural Sciences
- Other Medical Sciences - Medical and Health Sciences
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