Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health

Nateneal Tamerat

Publications

• Review Article
  Aedes aegypti as a Vector of Flavivirus
  Author(s): Yimer Muktar, Nateneal Tamerat and Abnet ShewaferaYimer Muktar, Nateneal Tamerat and Abnet Shewafera
  
  Aedes aegypti, is an invasive black and white striped day biting mosquito which bites human and animals with the potential to transmit various arboviruses including flaviviruses. It is believed to be originated from Africa before it spreads to other part of the world. Only the female mosquito is capable of transmitting these viruses, since it primarily feeds on human blood. Over the past decades, there is dramatic increment of these flaviviruses due to geographical expansion of Aedes aegypti. Flavivirus is a single-stranded, RNA virus genus involving dengue, zika and yellow fever viruses. These flavivirus are transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti, consequently, the control and regulation of these mosquitos have paramount significance in the prevention of these diseases. These days, there are various mosquito controlling methods including chemical, physical .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-891X.1000223

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