DENGUE FEVER VECTOR IN MEXICO - A CRITICA L-REVIEW

The mosquito Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (Linneaus, 1762) is the vector of dengue viruses in America. Recently, another related species, Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) was first introduced to America in 1986 in T exas, USA and later on in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Since then, this mosquito has rapidly colonized new areas along the northern border stares of M exico. The importance of this species as a vector of dengne virus is n ot clear. This work presents a revision of some characteristics of the two species in Mexico, with special emphasis in the documented vector , A. aegypti. Additionally, it includes a critical analysis of the met hods for vector surveillance and its importance for a better applicati on of control strategies, as well as some ideas about research needs a nd priorities in Mexico.