A5049169187- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Helminth infection and control
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Date Palm Research Studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Global Health and Surgery
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
Université de Corse Pascal Paoli
2009-2019
Délégation Régionale Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur et Corse
2006-2016
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
2010-2011
Invasion of new territories by insect vector species that can transmit pathogens is one the most important threats for human health. The spread mosquito Aedes albopictus in Europe emblematic, because its major role emergence and transmission arboviruses such as dengue or chikungunya. Here, we modeled this France through a statistical framework taking advantage long-term surveillance dataset going back to first observation Ae. Metropolitan area. After validating model, show activities are...
Wolbachia bacteria have invaded many arthropod species by inducing Cytoplasmic Incompatibility (CI). These symbionts represent fascinating objects of study for evolutionary biologists, but also powerful potential biocontrol agents. Here, we assess the density dynamics infections in males and females mosquito Aedes albopitcus, an important vector human pathogens, interpret results within framework.Wolbachia densities were measured natural populations age controlled mosquitoes using...
Seven cases of urogenital schistosomiasis occurred in Corsica 2015 and 2016. The episodes were related to exposure the same river involved parasite strain as an outbreak with 106 summer 2013. connection calls for further investigations on presence animal reservoir survival infested snails during winter. However, recontamination from previously infected bathers remains most likely hypothesis.
The prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum and vivax malaria was very high in Corsica just before the Second World War. last outbreak 1972 most recent indigenous case 2006.Analysis historical data shows that anopheline vectors were abundant. Recent surveys demonstrated potential are still present Corsica, despite likely disappearance Anopheles sacharovi. Moreover, P. can develop experimentally into these mosquitoes, notably labranchiae, which is locally abundant, parasites regularly introduced...
Abstract Background There is a growing concern that global climate change will affect the potential for pathogen transmission by insect species are vectors of human diseases. One these former European malaria vector, Anopheles atroparvus . Levels population differentiation An. from southern Europe were characterized as first attempt to elucidate patterns structure this vector. Results discussed in light hypothetical situation re-establishment transmission. Methods Genetic and phenotypic...
Since its emergence in Yap Island 2007, Zika virus (ZIKV) has affected all continents except Europe. Despite the hundreds of cases imported to European countries from ZIKV-infested regions, no local have been reported localities where ZIKV-competent mosquito Aedes albopictus is well established. Here we analysed vector competence (aegypti and albopictus) mosquitoes different genotypes ZIKV. We demonstrate that Ae. France was less susceptible Asian ZIKV than African Critically show effective...
Abstract Invasive species can encounter environments different from their source populations, which may trigger rapid adaptive changes after introduction (niche shift hypothesis). To test this hypothesis, we investigated whether postintroduction evolution is correlated with contrasting environmental conditions between the European invasive and ranges in Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus . The comparison of niches occupied population revealed more than 96% overlap niches, supporting niche...
Summary Aedes albopictus has been established in Europe for some decades rendering temperate countries vulnerable to tropical diseases. The Italian chikungunya (CHIK) outbreak the summer of 2007 demonstrated that indigenous transmission CHIK was possible Europe. To estimate risk a Corsica, we assessed vector competence A. island since 2006 towards variant (E1‐A226V). A dengue serotype 2 virus also tested. Experimental infections showed highly competent (disseminated infection rates ranging...
Dirofilaria immitis and repens are the main causative agents of heartworm disease subcutaneous dirofilariasis in domestic wild canids, respectively. Both pathogens have zoonotic potential transmitted by mosquitoes. The present study aimed to determine transmission period, prevalence diversity spp. vectors from endemic areas Corsica (France).A monthly point data model based on average temperature recorded four meteorological stations during 2017 was used calculate period. From June September...
A case of Plasmodium vivax malaria was diagnosed in Corsica August 2006. This is the first autochthonous transmission to be reported region since 1972