Aedes(Stegomyia)aegyptiLinnaeus, 1762, whose main medical importance is due to its spread in urban areas and vector capacity for dengue virus [1], is responsible for frequent epidemics caused by the migration of the four serotypes within the Americas [2]. Females of the classic dengue vector,...
Aedes aegyptiis the primary vector of dengue in most parts of the world, although at a lower extentAedes albopictusandAedes polynesiensishave been implicated in some outbreaks. The prominent role ofAe. aegyptirelies on its close association with humans. Females preferentially bite humans rather tha...
Aedes aegypti; essential oils; larvicidal activity; transmission electron microscopy1. Introduction Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus 1762) (Diptera: Culicidae) is considered an important vector regarding public health, as it transmits several arboviruses that affect humans. These arboviruses include the Dengue ...