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Urban Establishment of Aedes vittatus in Yucatan, Mexico
Juan Navarrete-CarballoiD, Carlos Arisqueta‐ChabléiD, Wilbert Bibiano-MaríniD, Jorge Palacio-VargasiD, Marvin Lugo-Moguel, Jimmy Raymundo Torres-CastroiD, Herón HuertaiD, Azael Che‐MendozaiD, Fabián Correa MoralesiD, Gonzalo M. Vazquez‐ProkopeciD, Judith Ortega-Canto, Pablo Camilo Manrique-SaideiD
Abstract
Aedes vittatus, an invasive mosquito competent for multiple arboviruses, has expanded far beyond its historical range. We report its first detection and urban establishment in mainland Americas, in Merida, Mexico. This underscores the urgent need to strengthen surveillance, risk assessment, and preparedness against invasive Aedes species across the region.
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