Asian tiger mosquito in the oil-producing city of Soyo: the first report of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse, 1894) in Angola
The presence of Ae. albopictus in Angola highlights the need for enhanced vector surveillance and control measures to prevent the emergence of arboviral diseases. This finding emphasizes the relevance of collaboration between local health authorities, communities, and international organizations in monitoring the spread of invasive mosquito species.
Authors
- Eusébio Manuel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1133-8341)
- Cani Pedro Jorge
- José Franco Martins
- Gonçalo Seixas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5745-2153)
- Arlete Dina Troco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3638-1995)
- João Pinto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8572-7708)
- Luzala Garcia
- Gonçalo Alves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2845-6686)
- Cátia Marques (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9047-934X)
- Vicente Chipepa
Institutions
- Mentor (GB)
- Clínica Sagrada Esperança (AO)
- Ministry of Health (AO)
- Instituto de Investigação Científica Tropical (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2025-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06741-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention