First concrete documentation for presence of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus in Bolivia: dispelling previous anecdotes

• Published in: Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz Vol. 119; p. e240063
• Main Authors: Lardeux, Frédéric, Boussès, Philippe, Tejerina-Lardeux, Rosenka, Berger, Audric, Barnabé, Christian, Garcia, Lineth
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Brazil Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 01.01.2024
• Subjects: Aedes - classification; Animal biology; Animals; Biodiversity and Ecology; Bolivia; Environmental Sciences; Invertebrate Zoology; Larva - classification; Life Sciences; Mosquito Vectors - classification; PARASITOLOGY; TROPICAL MEDICINE; Bolivia; Aedes albopictus; identification; Bolivia; presence; invasive species

The presence of Aedes albopictus in Bolivia has been a subject of controversy, with a lack of concrete documentation. This study aimed to provide evidence of Ae. albopictus presence in Bolivia. Larval habitats were sampled in Rosario del Yata and San Agustín, Guayaramerín Municipality, Beni Departme...