A review on Mosquitoes of epidemiological concern in Morocco: Geographic distribution, Bio-ecology, and Public Health Risks

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1 Sidi Abbad, B.P. 7010, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

2 Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health Program, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal,Quebec, Canada

3 Laboratoire de Lutte Contre les Maladies Infectieuses, Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

10.22117/jesi.2025.369526.1727

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The spread and establishment of invasive mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) have drawn increasing attention in recent years, particularly the introduction of Aedes albopictus. In Morocco, multiple species occur and are recognized as vectors or potential vectors of several arboviruses (dengue, chikungunya, Rift Valley fever virus, and West Nile virus). Some species have been established for decades (Ae. aegypti, Ae. vexans, Ae. caspius, Ae. detritus, and Culex pipiens), while others are invasive newcomers (Ae. albopictus). This review provides an overview on each mosquito species, their geographic distribution (from 1916 to 2025), bio-ecology, involvement in arbovirus transmission, and emphasizes the need for increased monitoring efforts and control.

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A review on Mosquitoes of epidemiological concern in Morocco: Geographic distribution, Bio-ecology, and Public Health Risks

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Available Online from 04 August 2025

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