Epidemiologic significance of Aedes albopictus breeding places in bromeliaceae

Authors

  • Oswaldo Paulo Forattini University of São Paulo image/svg+xml
  • Gisela Rita Alvarenga Monteiro Marques Superintendência de Controle de Edemias
  • Iná Kakitani University of São Paulo image/svg+xml
  • Marylene de Brito University of São Paulo image/svg+xml
  • Maria Anice Mureb Sallum Superintendência de Controle de Edemias

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101998000200014

Keywords:

Aedes, Plants, Ecology, vectors

Abstract

A breeding place of immature stages of Aedes albopictus in bromeliads is described. The epidemiological role of bromeliaceae as natural or artificial containers, is discussed. The ability of the mosquito to expand its habitat calls for attention especially as regards its adaptability as an invading species.

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Published

1998-04-01

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 2 (1998)

Section

Notes and Informations

How to Cite

Forattini, O. P., Marques, G. R. A. M., Kakitani, I., Brito, M. de, & Sallum, M. A. M. (1998). Epidemiologic significance of Aedes albopictus breeding places in bromeliaceae . Revista De Saúde Pública, 32(2), 186-188. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101998000200014