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Hence, the aim of this study is to evaluate the distribution, spatial pattern as well as the screening of these mosquitoes for JE and WN virus in coastal area of Alappuzha district, Kerala, India.\n <\/jats:p>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:italic>\n Immature mosquitoes were collected using dipper methods along the coastal wetlands areas. Adult mosquitoes were collected in four sampling sites with light trap filled with dry ice, operating overnight. The collected mosquitoes were identified by species, using the taxonomic keys. Mosquitoes were pooled for virus detection. Water samples were collected using standard methods.\n <\/jats:p>\n \n Results:<\/jats:italic>\n The total quantity of rainfall and salinity varied from zero to 365.2 mm and from 1.5 to 28 ppt respectively. A total of 10,695 adult mosquitoes and 38,083 immatures revealed the presence of five genus and 23 species. The most predominant species was\n Culex tritaeniorhynchus<\/jats:italic>\n . Immature collections\n Cx. sitiens<\/jats:italic>\n was the only one species collected during the summer season and in the monsoon season the pond was replaced by fresh water mosquitoes such as\n Cx. tritaeniorhynchus<\/jats:italic>\n and\n Cx. gelidus<\/jats:italic>\n . A total of 186 pools were screened for JEV and WNV. However, none of the pools were found as positive for the virus.\n <\/jats:p>\n \n Interpretation & conclusion:<\/jats:italic>\n The major vector of JEV\n Cx. tritaeniorhynchus<\/jats:italic>\n and\n Cx. gelidus<\/jats:italic>\n have adapted to immature development in coastal brackish water habitats. 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