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yellow-fever mosquito

/ˈjɛləʊ ˈfiːvər məˈskiːtəʊ/

Tradução: Nome comum do mosquito Aedes aegypti, conhecido por transmitir aos humanos os vírus da febre amarela, da dengue e outras doenças.

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/ˈjɛləʊ ˈfiːvər məˈskiːtəʊ/C1formalscientific
  • ptNome comum do mosquito Aedes aegypti, conhecido por transmitir aos humanos os vírus da febre amarela, da dengue e outras doenças.

A common name for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, known for transmitting yellow fever, dengue, and other viruses to humans.

  1. Disease vectorB2formal

    A common name for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, known for transmitting yellow fever, dengue, and other viruses.

    ptVetor de doenças

    • The yellow-fever mosquito is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
    • Controlling the yellow-fever mosquito population helps prevent outbreaks.
    • The yellow-fever mosquito breeds in stagnant water near human settlements.