Effects of Zika Virus Strain and Aedes Mosquito Species on Vector Competence
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2307.161633
Abstract: In the Western Hemisphere, Zika virus is thought to be transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. To determine the extent to which Ae. albopictus mosquitoes from the United States are capable of transmitting Zika virus… read more here.
Keywords: virus strain; albopictus mosquitoes; mosquito species; zika virus ... See more keywords
Chikungunya Virus Transmission at Low Temperature by Aedes albopictus Mosquitoes
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens8030149
Abstract: Aedes albopictus is an important vector of chikungunya virus (CHIKV). In Australia, Ae. albopictus is currently only known to be present on the islands of the Torres Strait but, should it invade the mainland, it… read more here.
Keywords: albopictus; transmission; chikv; albopictus mosquitoes ... See more keywords