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El mosquito común, clave en la transmisión de la malaria aviar

Researchers from the Doñana Biological Station – CSIC, the University of Granada and Bioparc Fuengirola has analysed the presence of avian malaria parasites in three species of mosquitoes.
? The Asian tiger mosquito, an invasive species, does not seem to have a critical function in the transmission of this disease.

Fountains and sewers affect the presence of mosquitoes in urban areas

A study from CSIC links water accumulation in the urban sewage system and ornamental fountains to a higher number of mosquitoes in cities.
Results allow understand how these infrastructures affect the population of these insects, which are key to the transmission of several diseases.