title: Development of Dirofilaria and Setaria nematodes in Aedes albopictus.
abstract: The development of Dirofilaria repens, D immitis and Setaria labiatopapillosa up to L3 stage was documented in a laboratory colony of Aedes albopictus originating from specimens collected in Civitavecchia (Central Italy). The susceptibility of Ae albopictus and its plastic trophic habits, strongly suggest that this mosquito may contribute to the spreading of these nematodes in the country. It is particularly emphasized the danger for human health of an increased probability of transmission of Dirofilaria in urban areas.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Parassitologia, Università di Roma La Sapienza.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cancrini
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pietrobelli
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Frangipane di Regalbono
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Tampieri
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: della Torre
mesh_terms: D000330:Aedes / Q000469:parasitology*; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000469:parasitology / Q000635:transmission; D004182:Dirofilaria / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D004183:Dirofilaria immitis / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000469:parasitology / Q000635:transmission; D004285:Dogs; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000469:parasitology / Q000635:transmission; D006736:Horses; D006790:Host-Parasite Interactions; D006801:Humans; D007303:Insect Vectors / Q000469:parasitology*; D007558:Italy; D017182:Setaria Nematode / Q000254:growth & development*; D012719:Setariasis / Q000635:transmission