Importation of Aedes albopictus in Townsville, Queensland

Authors

  • Peter Foley Tropical Public Health Unit, Queensland Health, Townsville, Queensland
  • Craig Hemsley Australian Quarantine Inspection Service, Townsville, Queensland
  • Keith Muller Australian Quarantine Inspection Service, Townsville, Queensland
  • Gary Maroske Australian Quarantine Inspection Service, Cairns, Queensland
  • Scott Ritchie Tropical Public Health Unit, Queensland Health, PO Box 1103, Cairns, Queensland 4870

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33321/cdi.1998.22.2

Keywords:

Aedes albopictus, dengue virus, transmission

Abstract

The mosquito Aedes albopictus (Ae. albopictus) is a vector of dengue virus in South-East Asia. However, it is most notable for its accidental introductions into and subsequent colonisation of new areas. This report describes an unusual importation of Ae. albopictus into Townsville, Queensland. 

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Published

22/01/98

How to Cite

Foley, Peter, Craig Hemsley, Keith Muller, Gary Maroske, and Scott Ritchie. 1998. “Importation of Aedes Albopictus in Townsville, Queensland”. Communicable Diseases Intelligence 22 (January):3-4. https://doi.org/10.33321/cdi.1998.22.2.

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Vol. 22 (1998)

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