Mesocyclops species and their potential in killing Aedes aegypti larvae in Vietnam
- Author:
Nam Sinh Vu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mesocyclop
- MeSH:
Copepoda;
Densovirinae
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;435(11):11-14
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Mesocyclops were collected from 631 water areas and fresh water containers over 31 provinces and city between 1998 - 1999. It was found 10 species that involved in Mesocyclops gender. Messocyclops distribute widely and are available in fresh water containers in crowded regions. They can reproduce and develop easily under natural conditions. They have high potential in killing Aedes aegypti larvae. Mesocyclops can become an effective biological agent in preventing actively the Dengue fever/Dengue hemorrhage vector in Viet Nam
