The holobiont concept was first developed for coral ecosystems but has been extended to
multiple organisms, including plants and other animals. Studies on insect-associated …

Coinfections involving viruses are being recognized to influence the disease pattern that
occurs relative to that with single infection. Classically, we usually think of a clinical …

Aedes aegypti and A. albopictus mosquitoes are the main vectors for dengue virus (DENV)
and other arboviruses, including Zika virus (ZIKV). Understanding the factors that affect …

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of insect-specific flaviviruses (ISFs)
discovered in the last decade. Historically, these viruses have generated limited interest due …

Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses), especially those transmitted by mosquitoes, are a
significant cause of morbidity and mortality in humans and animals worldwide. Recent …

Acquisition and transmission by an insect vector is central to the infection cycle of the
majority of plant pathogenic viruses. Plant viruses can interact with their insect host in a …

Highlights•Vectorial capacity determines the relative importance of a mosquito as a
vector.•Vector competence is one component of vectorial capacity.•Interactions between …

Aedes spp. are a major public health concern due to their ability to be efficient vectors of
dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, and other arboviruses. With limited vaccines available and no …

Highlights•Complex interactions occur within the mosquito holobiome that profoundly alter
the phenotype of the host.•Bacteria can enhance or suppress arbovirus transmission in …

The advancement in high-throughput sequencing technology and bioinformatics tools has
spurred a new age of viral discovery. Arthropods is the largest group of animals and has …