Article ; Online: Culex modestus: the overlooked mosquito vector.
2023 Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) 373
Abstract: Culex (Barraudius) modestus (Ficalbi 1889) are found in temperate regions across Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. These mosquitoes thrive during the summer and prefer to breed in permanent vegetative habitats such as rice paddies and marshes. Culex ... ...
| Abstract | Culex (Barraudius) modestus (Ficalbi 1889) are found in temperate regions across Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. These mosquitoes thrive during the summer and prefer to breed in permanent vegetative habitats such as rice paddies and marshes. Culex modestus feed on a wide range of bird species but are highly attracted to humans, which makes them a potential 'bridge' vector for enzootic pathogens. There is compelling evidence that Culex modestus is an efficient vector for West Nile virus, potentially capable of causing epidemics in humans and other mammals. This species is also a likely vector for Usutu virus, avian malaria (Plasmodium spp.), and parasitic heartworms (Dirofilaria spp.). Culex modestus can be morphologically identified at the larval and adult stages, and a distinctive phenotype of this species is their ability to overwinter. Despite the widespread establishment of this mosquito species and their role as vectors for human pathogens, we lack sufficient knowledge on this species to implement and evaluate targeted vector control measures. Since Culex modestus can be considered a potential public health threat, there is a need for a better understanding of this mosquito species. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Animals ; Humans ; Culex ; Mosquito Vectors ; Insect Vectors ; Plant Breeding ; Culicidae ; West Nile virus ; Mammals |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-10-20 |
| Publishing country | England |
| Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
| ZDB-ID | 2409480-8 |
| ISSN | 1756-3305 ; 1756-3305 |
| ISSN (online) | 1756-3305 |
| ISSN | 1756-3305 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s13071-023-05997-6 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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