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Introduction of invasive mosquito species into Europe and prospects for arbovirus transmission and vector control in an era of globalization
BackgroundMosquito research in Europe has a long history, primarily focused on malaria vectors. In recent years, invasive mosquito species like the...
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Global mosquito observations dashboard (GMOD): creating a user-friendly web interface fueled by citizen science to monitor invasive and vector mosquitoes
BackgroundMosquitoes and the diseases they transmit pose a significant public health threat worldwide, causing more fatalities than any other animal....
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Invasive Plants as Foci of Mosquito-Borne Pathogens: Red Cedar in the Southern Great Plains of the USA
West Nile virus (WNV) is the most significant mosquito-borne disease affecting humans in the United States. Eastern redcedar (ERC) is a native...
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Impact of Bio-geo-ecological Determinants on the Current and Future Mosquito Fauna in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Emerging Innovative Bio-computational Opportunities
Purpose of ReviewThe emergence and resurgence of mosquito-borne diseases are poised to complicate ongoing mosquito control efforts worldwide. The...
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What Do We Know About the Invasive Mosquitoes Aedes atropalpus and Aedes triseriatus?
Purpose of ReviewMosquito-borne diseases are a serious concern in Europe since the proliferation of invasive mosquito species increases the risk of...
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Exposure of Primate Reservoir Hosts to Mosquito Vectors in Malaysian Borneo
Several vector-borne pathogens of primates have potential for human spillover. An example is the simian malaria Plasmodium knowlesi which is now a...
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Factors influencing the community participation approaches used in Aedes mosquito management in the Torres Strait, Australia
BackgroundAedes -borne disease risk is increasing in tropical and sub-tropical regions across the globe. While Aedes -borne disease continues to...
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Determinants of intended prevention behaviour against mosquitoes and mosquito-borne viruses in the Netherlands and Spain using the MosquitoWise survey: cross-sectional study
BackgroundRecently, Europe has seen an emergence of mosquito-borne viruses (MBVs). Understanding citizens’ perceptions of and behaviours towards...
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Minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery using 3D printed patient specific instrumentation
In this technical report study, we describe technique for performing the osteotomy and screw passage in minimally invasive fourth-generation hallux...
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Local Economic Conditions Affect Aedes albopictus Management
Invasive mosquitoes are an emerging public health issue, as many species are competent vectors for pathogens. We assessed how multiple environmental...
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Outcome comparison of minimally invasive proximal and distal chevron Akin osteotomies in patients with severe hallux valgus deformity: A randomized prospective study
PurposeTo date, the surgical treatment of severe hallux valgus deformity remains challenging despite the various methods presented. This study aimed...
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Minimally invasive approach for chin augmentation using a silicone implant
BackgroundIn appropriately selected individuals, solid silicone augmentation mentoplasty is a popular operation with consistent cosmetic outcomes....
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Prospective, randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair using conventional versus custom-made (mosquito) mesh performed in Cameroon: a short-term outcomes
BackgroundAdverse economic conditions often prevent the widespread implementation of modern surgical techniques in third world countries such as in...
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A cluster-randomized, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of a spatial repellent (Mosquito Shield™) against Aedes-borne virus infection among children ≥ 4–16 years of age in the Gampaha District, Sri Lanka: study protocol (the AEGIS program)
BackgroundSpatial repellents (SRs) have been widely used for prevention of mosquito bites, but their efficacy in reducing Aedes -borne viruses (ABV)...
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Does minimally invasive laser-assisted treatment of pilonidal sinus disease live up to its expectations: a multi-center study with 226 patients
PurposeThe minimally invasive character, the possibility to perform under local anesthesia, and the ease to repeat have led to increasing popularity...
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A review on the efficacy of Ocimum gratissimum, Mentha spicata, and Moringa oleifera leaf extracts in repelling mosquito
Abstract@@@In recent times, repellents and synthetic drugs have been identified as having negative toxicity effects on humans and the environment....
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Prying reduction with mosquito forceps versus limited open reduction for irreducible distal radius‐ulna fractures in older children: a retrospective study
BackgroundThere are disputes about which reduction technique should be adopted in treatment of distal radius-ulna fractures in older children who...
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Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti mosquito bite hypersensitivity in a dog: a case report
BackgroundMosquitoes are vectors of several pathogens of considerable importance to humans and companion animals, including nematode helminths such...
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Implications of Climate Change and Anopheles stephensi Liston in Africa: Knowledge Gaps and Lessons from History
Purpose of ReviewThe invasive Asian mosquito vector— Anopheles stephensi Liston, 1901—is poised to greatly complicate malaria eradication efforts...
