Aedes

(noun)

Aedes is a genus of mosquito originally found in tropical and subtropical zones, but now found on all continents excluding Antarctica.

Related Terms

Examples of Aedes in the following topics:

  • Chikungunya Fever

    • Chikungunya (in the Makonde language "that which bends up") virus (CHIKV) is an insect-borne virus of the genus Alphavirus, that is transmitted to humans by virus-carrying Aedes(Ae) mosquitoes.
    • The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the principle vector responsible for transmitting the chikungunya virus to humans.

  • Arthropods as Vectors

    • Additional examples of mosquitoes include the Aedes mosquito which is a vector for avian malaria, dengue fever, and yellow fever.