Updating of the distribution of Aedes albopictus in Brazil (1997-2002)

Authors

  • Roseli La Corte dos Santos Fundação Nacional de Saúde; Centro Nacional de Epidemiologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102003000500019

Keywords:

Aedes, Ecology, vectors, Insect vectors, Dengue, Yellow fever, Geographic distribution, Aedes albopictus

Abstract

Updating regarding the distribution of Aedes albopictus in Brazil is presented for the period from 1997 to 2002. Data from the yellow fever and dengue information system of the National Health Foundation is utilized. It can be seen that this species is present in 20 of the 27 Brazilian states.

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Published

2003-10-01

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 5 (2003)

Section

Brief Communications

How to Cite

Santos, R. L. C. dos. (2003). Updating of the distribution of Aedes albopictus in Brazil (1997-2002) . Revista De Saúde Pública, 37(5), 671-673. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102003000500019