[The presence of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus in the Fiji Islands].
An entomological survey conducted at the international airports of the Fiji Islands showed Aedes albopictus breeding in the protective area of Nadi airport. No Aedes aegypti nor Anopheles accidentally imported have been seen during the visit. Aedes vexans, A. pseudoscutellaris, A. burnetti, A. vigilax, Culex annulirostris, C. quinquefasciatus and a species of the pipiens complex have been collected incidentally out of airport areas. Due to the presence of Aedes albopictus, a new and important epidemiological risk must be considered now in Fiji Islands. Vector control measures must be taken urgently. These results demonstrate the necessity to maintain a strict vector surveillance in international airports.
Institut Pasteur de Noumea, Nouvelle-Calédonie.
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D000330:Aedes / Q000145:classification / Q000254:growth & development*; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005367:Fiji; D008297:Male
Note sur la présence d'Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus dans les Iles Fidji.