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Dissection of Midgut and Salivary Glands from Ae. aegypti Mosquitoes
JoVE Journal
Biologie
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JoVE Journal Biologie
Dissection of Midgut and Salivary Glands from Ae. aegypti Mosquitoes

Dissection of Midgut and Salivary Glands from Ae. aegypti Mosquitoes

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03:31 min

July 04, 2007

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03:31 min
July 04, 2007

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The mosquito midgut and salivary glands are key entry and exit points for vector pathogens like Plasmodium falciparum and the dengue virus. This video demonstrates the dissection techniques for removing the midgut and salivary glands from Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.

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