2168

ID#:	2168
Description:	The proboscis of an Aedes albopictus mosquito feeding on human blood. Under experimental conditions the Aedes albopictus mosquito, also known as the Asian Tiger Mosquito, has been found to be a vector of West Nile Virus. Aedes is a genus of the Culicine family of mosquitos.
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Content Providers(s):	CDC
Creation Date:	2002
Photo Credit:	James Gathany
Links:	CDC - Emerging Infectious Diseases; Vol. 5, No. 5, September- October, 1999 CDC Responds: Update on West Nile Virus (video)
Categories:	CDC Organization MeSH Biological Sciences Environment and Public Health Public Health Disease Transmission Disease Vectors Organisms Animals Invertebrates Arthropods Insects Diptera Culicidae Aedes
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