Behavior of Wuchereria bancrofti (Filariidea: Onchocercidae) infective larvae in the vector Aedes polynesiensis (Diptera: Culicidae) in relation to parasite transmission
Behavior of Wuchereria bancrofti (Filariidea: Onchocercidae) infective larvae in the vector Aedes polynesiensis (Diptera: Culicidae) in relation to parasite transmission
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DOI:
10.1093/jmedent/33.4.516
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发表时间:
1996-07-01
影响因子:
2.1
通讯作者:
Cheffort, J
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作者:
Lardeux, F;Cheffort, J
In French Polynesia, Aedes polynesiensis Murks is the major vector of human filariasis caused by subperiodic Wuchereria bancrofti (Cobbold). Factors affecting transmission of infective larvae from vector to humans were assessed. The 66-100% loss of infective larvae during a blood meal was independent of the initial vector parasite burden, Infective larvae were able to migrate to the mouthparts during a blood meal. Blood feeding by mosquitoes to repletion was one important aspect in the escape of larvae. Infective larvae were not transmitted (lost) without a blood meal and mai move in the vector's body Ae. polynesiensis may retain infectivity potential during several days and may infect several hosts during one blood meal session or on several gonotrophic cycles. In terms of parasite transmission, these findings were interpreted as efficient adaptations of the filaria to the Ae. polynesiensis biting habits.