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Objective <p>Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus, commonly known as the Asian Tiger mosquito, is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South&#xa0;and East Asia and has rapidly spread globally. Due to its role as a vector of several medically important arboviruses, understanding&#xa0;its genetic diversity and dispersal patterns is crucial for effective disease control. This study aimed to evaluate the genetic structure&#xa0;insights of Ae. albopictus populations in southeastern Brazil.</p> Methods <p>Mosquito samples from five populations in southeastern Brazil were analyzed using two mitochondrial genes: cytochrome c oxidase&#xa0;subunit 1 (COI) and NADH dehydrogenase subunit 5 (ND5). Phylogenetic analysis and population genetic metrics were employed to&#xa0;assess patterns of genetic diversity and population structure.</p> Results <p>Moderate haplotype diversity was observed, with five COI haplotypes (Hd = 0.43) and eleven ND5 haplotypes (Hd = 0.52), along with&#xa0;low nucleotide diversity. Neutrality tests for ND5 yielded significantly negative values (Fs = -2.435*). Phylogenetic trees identified two&#xa0;major clades, with ND5 haplotypes from Paranaguá and Guaraqueçaba clustering together. A positive correlation between genetic&#xa0;and geographic distance (COI r = 0.78; ND5 r = 0.69) proposing isolation by distance.</p> Conclusion <p>The close genetic relationships and limited variation among Brazilian Ae. albopictus populations indicate ongoing gene flow and a&#xa0;shared ancestry. The association of Paraná haplotypes with Asian lineages suggests a genetic link to the region of origin of species,&#xa0;although the timeline of introduction remains uncertain. These results provide important molecular insights to support vector&#xa0;surveillance and control efforts in southern Brazil.</p>

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Exploring the Genetic Variability and Population Structure of Aedes albopictus Populations in Southeast Brazil

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    2025年8月27日

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  • Angela Maria Palacio-Cortés,
  • Bryan Steven Valencia-Marin,
  • Mario Antônio Navarro-Silva

摘要

Objective

Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus, commonly known as the Asian Tiger mosquito, is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and East Asia and has rapidly spread globally. Due to its role as a vector of several medically important arboviruses, understanding its genetic diversity and dispersal patterns is crucial for effective disease control. This study aimed to evaluate the genetic structure insights of Ae. albopictus populations in southeastern Brazil.

Methods

Mosquito samples from five populations in southeastern Brazil were analyzed using two mitochondrial genes: cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (COI) and NADH dehydrogenase subunit 5 (ND5). Phylogenetic analysis and population genetic metrics were employed to assess patterns of genetic diversity and population structure.

Results

Moderate haplotype diversity was observed, with five COI haplotypes (Hd = 0.43) and eleven ND5 haplotypes (Hd = 0.52), along with low nucleotide diversity. Neutrality tests for ND5 yielded significantly negative values (Fs = -2.435*). Phylogenetic trees identified two major clades, with ND5 haplotypes from Paranaguá and Guaraqueçaba clustering together. A positive correlation between genetic and geographic distance (COI r = 0.78; ND5 r = 0.69) proposing isolation by distance.

Conclusion

The close genetic relationships and limited variation among Brazilian Ae. albopictus populations indicate ongoing gene flow and a shared ancestry. The association of Paraná haplotypes with Asian lineages suggests a genetic link to the region of origin of species, although the timeline of introduction remains uncertain. These results provide important molecular insights to support vector surveillance and control efforts in southern Brazil.