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The document discusses the potential re-introduction of the mosquito species Aedes aegypti in Italy, highlighting its historical presence, geographic distribution, and medical importance as a vector for diseases such as yellow fever, dengue, and chikungunya. It emphasizes the need for a national surveillance strategy to detect and manage the risk of this invasive species due to globalization and trade activities. The proposed strategy includes identifying at-risk areas, training public health personnel, and establishing guidelines for early detection and control measures.

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What is the host preference of Aedes aegypti?

aegypti host preference is well characterized. In its invasive range outside of Africa, Ae. aegypti is strongly anthropophilic, preferring the odor of humans over that of other host species10,11.

What are some interesting facts about Aedes aegypti?

They are most active for approximately two hours after sunrise and several hours before sunset, but can bite at night in well-lit areas. Aedes aegypti can bite people without being noticed. This mosquito prefers biting people but it also bites dogs and other domestic animals, mostly mammals.

What is the importance of Aedes?

Aedes aegypti is considered the most important vector for Zika virus transmission to humans. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes were found infected in the wild (reviewed in [56]).

Why is Aedes aegypti Linnaeus so successful as a species?

Several factors contribute to the success of the species, particularly behavioral plasticity, rapid development, desiccation-resistant eggs, resistance to the principle insecticide classes currently available on the market, preference for the urban environment, and proximity to humans.

What is the disease in Italy with mosquitoes?

Public health officials in Italy have reported 25 cases of dengue since the end of August 2024. Twenty of these cases have been reported from of the Marche region. Dengue has also been reported elsewhere in Italy in recent weeks: there have been 5 cases across Tuscany, Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna.

What is the problem with Aedes aegypti?

The species carries yellow fever and dengue, both of which can cause more severe disease in young adults than SARS-CoV-2; Zika virus, which can lead to birth defects; and chikungunya virus, which can leave victims with debilitating joint pain.

What is special about Aedes mosquito?

Aedes aegypti have strong preference for taking blood meals from humans and will often take more than one blood meal for each batch of eggs. Aedes albopictus are mostly found outdoors where they feed on animals, they will also feed on humans.

What is the most common mosquito in Italy?

In Italy, for several years now, the TIGER MOSQUITO (Aedes albopictus) has grown in population together with the common mosquito (Culex pipiens).

Aedes aegypti: risk of introduction in Italy and strategy to 2025

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