| Literature DB >> 2980164 |
M S Ramasamy1, R Ramasamy, B H Kay, C Kidson.
Abstract
Aedes aegypti (L.) fed on rabbits immunized with mosquito antigens showed a reduction in fecundity in the first oviposition and decreased viability of the progeny. Feeding behaviour of mosquitoes was not affected and no significant mortality was observed due to the presence of anti-mosquito antibodies in the bloodmeal. Antibodies were detected in the oocytes of mosquitoes 48 h after the bloodmeal. The role of specific antibodies in influencing fecundity is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 2980164 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2915.1988.tb00053.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Vet Entomol ISSN: 0269-283X Impact factor: 2.739