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View article: A wide diversity of viruses detected in African mammals involved in the wild meat supply chain
A wide diversity of viruses detected in African mammals involved in the wild meat supply chain Open
The processes involved in acquiring, trading, preparing, and consuming wild meat pose significant risks for the emergence of zoonotic infectious diseases. Several major viral outbreaks have been directly linked to the wild meat supply chai…
View article: A wide diversity of viruses detected in African mammals involved in the wild meat supply chain
A wide diversity of viruses detected in African mammals involved in the wild meat supply chain Open
The processes involved in acquiring, trading, preparing, and consuming wild meat pose significant risks for the emergence of zoonotic infectious diseases. Several major viral outbreaks have been directly linked to the wild meat supply chai…
View article: Anopheles maculipennis Complex in The Netherlands: First Record of Anopheles daciae (Diptera: Culicidae)
Anopheles maculipennis Complex in The Netherlands: First Record of Anopheles daciae (Diptera: Culicidae) Open
Despite their past importance as vectors of indigenous malaria, the species composition and spatial distribution of the members of the Anopheles maculipennis complex have been studied to a limited extent in the Netherlands. Therefore, this…
View article: DNA Identification and Diversity of the Vector Mosquitoes Culex pipiens s.s. and Culex torrentium in Belgium (Diptera: Culicidae)
DNA Identification and Diversity of the Vector Mosquitoes Culex pipiens s.s. and Culex torrentium in Belgium (Diptera: Culicidae) Open
This survey reports on the DNA identification and occurrence of Culex torrentium and Cx. pipiens s.s. in Belgium. These native disease-vector mosquito species are morphologically difficult to separate, and the biotypes of Cx. pipiens s.s. …
View article: MEMO: Monitoring of exotic mosquitoes in Belgium
MEMO: Monitoring of exotic mosquitoes in Belgium Open
‘MEMO: Monitoring of Exotic MOsquitoes in Belgium’ is a sampling event dataset published by the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp, Belgium. It forms part of the early detection of exotic mosquito species (EMS) along high-risk…
View article: DNA Identification and Diversity of The Vector Mosquitoes <em>Culex Pipiens</em> S.S. and <em>Culex Torrentium</em> in Belgium (Diptera: Culicidae)
DNA Identification and Diversity of The Vector Mosquitoes <em>Culex Pipiens</em> S.S. and <em>Culex Torrentium</em> in Belgium (Diptera: Culicidae) Open
This survey reports on the DNA identification and occurrence of Culex torrentium and Cx. pipiens s.s. in Belgium. These native disease vector mosquito species are morphologically difficult to separate and the biotypes of Cx. pipiens s.s. a…
View article: MEMO: Monitoring of Exotic MOsquitoes in Belgium
MEMO: Monitoring of Exotic MOsquitoes in Belgium Open
MEMO - Monitoring of Exotic MOsquitoes in Belgium is a sampling event dataset published by the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp (Belgium) (ITM). It is part of the early detection of exotic mosquito species (EMS) along high-risk in…
View article: First observation of Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) (Diptera: Culicidae) in Tshuapa province (Boende), Democratic Republic of the Congo
First observation of Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) (Diptera: Culicidae) in Tshuapa province (Boende), Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
In May–June 2021, we collected Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) adults near the central hospital in Boende, the capital of Tshuapa province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We identified the mosquitoes using morphological and D…
View article: Two fatal autochthonous cases of airport malaria, Belgium, 2020
Two fatal autochthonous cases of airport malaria, Belgium, 2020 Open
We report an outbreak investigation of two fatal cases of autochthonous Plasmodium falciparum malaria that occurred in Belgium in September 2020. Various hypotheses of the potential source of infection were investigated. The most likely ro…
View article: An outbreak report of the two autochthonous cases of airport malaria in Belgium in 2020
An outbreak report of the two autochthonous cases of airport malaria in Belgium in 2020 Open
We report an outbreak investigation of two fatal cases of autochthonous Plasmodium falciparum that occurred in Belgium in September 2020. Various hypotheses of potential source of infection were investigated. Based on the collected informa…
View article: First observation of <i>Aedes albopictus</i> in the Tshuapa province (Boende) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
First observation of <i>Aedes albopictus</i> in the Tshuapa province (Boende) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
In May-June 2021, we detected Aedes albopictus adults near the central hospital in Boende, the capital city of the Tshuapa province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We identified the mosquitoes using morphological and molecul…
View article: <scp>DNA</scp> identification of species of the <i>Anopheles maculipennis</i> complex and first record of <i>An. daciae</i> in Belgium
<span>DNA</span> identification of species of the <i>Anopheles maculipennis</i> complex and first record of <i>An. daciae</i> in Belgium Open
The present study aimed at identifying the members of the Anopheles maculipennis complex (Diptera: Culicidae) occurring in Belgium. Therefore, the second internal transcribed spacer of nuclear ribosomal DNA (ITS2) and the mitochondrial cyt…
View article: First record of the ant <i>Pheidole megatron</i> Fischer and Fisher, 2013 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from Rwanda
First record of the ant <i>Pheidole megatron</i> Fischer and Fisher, 2013 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from Rwanda Open
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View article: Population genetic structure of the Asian bush mosquito, Aedes japonicus (Diptera, Culicidae), in Belgium suggests multiple introductions
Population genetic structure of the Asian bush mosquito, Aedes japonicus (Diptera, Culicidae), in Belgium suggests multiple introductions Open
Background Aedes japonicus japonicus has expanded beyond its native range and has established in multiple European countries, including Belgium. In addition to the population located at Natoye, Belgium, locally established since 2002, spec…
View article: First record of the West Nile virus bridge vector Culex modestus Ficalbi (Diptera: Culicidae) in Belgium, validated by DNA barcoding
First record of the West Nile virus bridge vector Culex modestus Ficalbi (Diptera: Culicidae) in Belgium, validated by DNA barcoding Open
A thorough knowledge of the presence and spatio-temporal distribution patterns of vector species are pivotal to assess the risk of mosquito-borne diseases in Europe. In 2018, a Culex larva was collected during routine monitoring activities…
View article: Exploring the bushmeat market in Brussels, Belgium: a clandestine luxury business
Exploring the bushmeat market in Brussels, Belgium: a clandestine luxury business Open
The European Union prohibits the import of meat (products) unless specifically authorised and certified as being eligible for import. Nevertheless, various scientific papers report that passengers from west and central African countries il…