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Culex (Genus)

Known as: Culex, Culices 
A genus of mosquitoes (CULICIDAE) commonly found in tropical regions. Species of this genus are vectors for ST. LOUIS ENCEPHALITIS as well as many… 
National Institutes of Health

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Culex <subgenus>Culex quinquefasciatusCulex univittatus

Broader (1)

Culicidae
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Review
2015
Review
2015
Plant-borne ovicides in the fight against mosquito vectors of medical and veterinary importance: a systematic review
Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are a huge threat for millions of people worldwide, since they act as vectors for devastating… 
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Sequencing of Culex quinquefasciatus Establishes a Platform for Mosquito Comparative Genomics
Closing the Vector Circle The genome sequence of Culex quinquefasciatus offers a representative of the third major genus of… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Larvicidal activity of some Euphorbiaceae plant extracts against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae)
Larvicidal activity of ethyl acetate, butanol, and petroleum ether extracts of five species of Euphorbiaceae plants, Jatropha… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae): A Bridge Vector of West Nile Virus to Humans
Abstract Host-feeding patterns of Culex pipiens L. collected in southwest suburban Chicago in 2005 were studied using polymerase… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
A newly emergent genotype of West Nile virus is transmitted earlier and more efficiently by Culex mosquitoes.
Studies examining the evolution of West Nile virus since its introduction into North America have identified the emergence of a… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
Ross River virus: ecology and distribution.
Ross River virus is the most common mosquito-borne pathogen in Australia, and approximately 5000 human cases are reported… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Repellency of volatile oils from plants against three mosquito vectors.
Volatile oils extracted by steam distillation from four plant species (turmeric (Curcuma longa), kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Isolation of West Nile virus from mosquitoes, crows, and a Cooper's hawk in Connecticut.
West Nile (WN) virus, a mosquito-transmitted virus native to Africa, Asia, and Europe, was isolated from two species of… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
A bacterial spore demonstrating rapid larvicidal activity against Anopheles sergentii, Uranotaenia unguiculata, Culex univitattus, Aedes aegypti and Culex pipiens [Insect pests]
Highly Cited
1969
Highly Cited
1969
Dengue and Chikungunya Virus Infection in Man in Thailand, 1962–1964
Abstract An attempt at a comprehensive measurement of illness documented by physicians and infection in man caused by dengue and… 
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