Aedes albopictus in South America and its relationship with the distribution, and maintenance of diseases
Abstract
Introduction: Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus are the vectors responsible for the transmission of arboviruses in Central and South America.
Objective: To review the main aspects about the arbovirus vectors (Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika), their arrival to the continent, and the control methods of the two vectors.
Methodology: A literature review was made using the terms: vector, arbovirus, central america, south america.
Results: 21 studies were reviewed. There are important differences between the two species of mosquitoes in relation to the three arboviruses with the greatest impact on public health in the region: Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika. Dengue has been transmitted in the Americas for 35 years through Ae. aegypti. On the other hand, Ae. albopictus arrived in Brazil in 1986 and Central America in 1988 through merchandise, specifically with the transport of used tires. There has been limited success in controlling the transmission of arboviruses by both vectors with the introduction of Wolbachia bacteria
Conclusions: Further studies are needed to deepen the relationship between vectors and arboviruses to improve transmission control strategies for these diseases whose impact on public health continues to grow.
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