Identification of salivary gland escape barriers to western equine encephalitis virus in the natural vector, Culex tarsalis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262967
Abstract: Herein we describe a previously uninvestigated salivary gland escape barrier (SEB) in Culex tarsalis mosquitoes infected with two different strains of Western equine encephalitis virus (WEEV). The WEEV strains were originally isolated either from mosquitoes… read more here.
Keywords: culex tarsalis; virus; salivary gland; gland escape ... See more keywords
“Submergence” of Western equine encephalitis virus: Evidence of positive selection argues against genetic drift and fitness reductions
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1008102
Abstract: Understanding the circumstances under which arboviruses emerge is critical for the development of targeted control and prevention strategies. This is highlighted by the emergence of chikungunya and Zika viruses in the New World. However, to… read more here.
Keywords: equine encephalitis; encephalitis virus; selection; fitness ... See more keywords