[Epidemiologic significance of Aedes albopictus breeding places in bromeliads].
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.
Departmento de Epidemiologia, Faculdade de Saúde Pública, Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil. opforati@usp.br
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D000330:Aedes / Q000254:growth & development*; D000818:Animals; D004197:Disease Reservoirs; D004199:Disease Vectors; D010944:Plants