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Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) and Mosquito-Borne Viruses in the United States: Table 1.

2016; Oxford University Press; Volume: 53; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/jme/tjw025

1938-2928

Dana L. Vanlandingham, Stephen Higgs, Yan‐Jang S. Huang,

Vector-borne infectious diseases

The Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus (Skuse), is a highly invasive species that continues to expand its geographic distribution both in the United States and in countries on other continents. Studies have demonstrated its susceptibility to infection with at least 32 viruses, including 13 that are present in the United States. Despite this susceptibility, its role as a significant competent vector in natural transmission cycles of arboviruses, has been limited. However, with the recent introductions of chikungunya and Zika viruses into the Americas, for which Ae. albopictus is a recognized vector, it is possible that the species may contribute to the transmission of these viruses to humans and perhaps other susceptible vertebrates.