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Geographic expansion of the introduced Aedes albopictus and other native Aedes species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

202414 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

Aedes albopictus has been well established in the western and northern regions of the DRC. This mosquito is expanding its distribution while replacing the native Aedes species. Most of the country is suitable for the establishment of this mosquito species, except the highlands of the eastern and the southeastern regions.

Research topics

  • Mosquito-borne diseases and control
  • Malaria Research and Control
  • Species Distribution and Climate Change

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DOI: 10.1186/s13071-024-06137-4

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