Introduction of invasive mosquito species into Europe and prospects for arbovirus transmission and vector control in an era of globalization
Infectious Diseases of Poverty·
- DOI
- 10.1186/s40249-023-01167-z
- PMID
- 38037192
- PMCID
- PMC10687857
- OpenAlex
- W4389197613
- Study type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Article type
- journal-article
- Integrity
- current
Why this research matters now
The establishment of invasive mosquitoes and increasing arbovirus outbreaks in Europe over the last 30 years warrants intensified research, monitoring, and effective control programs requiring high community participation and multi-faceted control strategies.
Structured evidence summary
Research question
This review examines the introduction and establishment of invasive mosquito species in Europe, associated arbovirus transmission risks, and prospects for vector control in the context of globalization and climate change.
Study design
This is a narrative review synthesizing research on mosquito ecology, biology, arbovirus outbreaks, and control strategies in Europe over recent decades.
Population and setting
The review focuses on Europe, where three invasive mosquito species have become established, with particular attention to areas affected by Aedes albopictus since 1990.
Main findings
Three invasive mosquito species are now established in Europe: Aedes albopictus, Ae. japonicus, and Ae. koreicus, with Ae. albopictus being the most invasive since its establishment in 1990. Over the past two decades, outbreaks of chikungunya, dengue, and Zika virus infections in Europe have been primarily driven by Ae. albopictus. Climate change with rising temperatures is increasing the threat of Usutu virus and West Nile virus transmitted by native Culex species.
Public-health relevance
The establishment of invasive mosquitoes and increasing arbovirus outbreaks in Europe over the last 30 years warrants intensified research, monitoring, and effective control programs requiring high community participation and multi-faceted control strategies.
Important limitations
This summary relies on the supplied single-article abstract and metadata. A full assessment of study quality, comprehensiveness of literature coverage, and decision-grade interpretation requires review of the complete published article.
GIDS interpretation
The article was identified through classifier links for multiple arboviral diseases including dengue, chikungunya, West Nile virus, Japanese encephalitis, and malaria, as well as topics related to climate and environment, outbreak investigation, and transmission dynamics. This classification reflects the article's broad scope covering invasive vectors and multiple arbovirus threats in Europe.
Related GIDS surveillance
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Evidence relationships
This article has 10 auditable classifier relationships to diseases, places, topics, and study design.