| molecular confirmation of the occurrence in germany of anopheles daciae (diptera, culicidae). | anopheles daciae, a newly described member of the maculipennis group, was recently reported from western, southern and eastern europe. before its recognition, it had commonly been listed under the name of an. messeae, due to its extreme morphological and genetic similarities. as the sibling species of the maculipennis group are known to differ in their vector competences for malaria parasites and other pathogens, the occurrence of an. daciae in a given region might have an impact on the epidemio ... | 2012 | 23146352 |
| [mosquitoes as vectors for exotic pathogens in germany]. | as a result of intensified globalization of international trade and of substantial travel activities, mosquito-borne exotic pathogens are becoming an increasing threat for europe. in germany some 50 different mosquito species are known, several of which have vector competence for pathogens. during the last few years a number of zoonotic arboviruses that are pathogenic for humans have been isolated from mosquitoes in germany including usutu, sindbis and batai viruses. in addition, filarial worms, ... | 2014 | 24781910 |