Global spatial assessment of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus: a scenario of Zika virus exposure.

摘要: Zika virus (ZIKV) is an arbovirus transmitted mainly by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Recent scientific evidence on Culex quinquefasciatus has suggested its potential as a vector for ZIKV, which may change the current risk zones. We aimed to quantify world population potentially exposed ZIKV in spatially explicit way, considering primary (A. aegypti) and (C. quinquefasciatus). Our model combined species distribution modelling of mosquito with human data estimate exposure risk. estimated global C. interaction zones A. aegypti. Then we evaluated both vectors. Finally, quantified compared people under associated each level, country continent. found that had more temperate until 42° hemispheres, while involving concentrated tropical latitudes 35° hemispheres. Globally, 4.2 billion are ZIKV. Around 2.6 billon very high 1 Several countries could be emphasises need clarify competence soon possible. The models presented here represent tool management, public health planning, control preventive actions, especially focus efforts most affected areas.