Emerging vector-borne diseases are an important issue in global health. Many vector-borne
pathogens have appeared in new regions in the past two decades, while many endemic …

The transmission of vector-borne pathogens is greatly influenced by the ecology of their
vector, which is in turn shaped by genetic ancestry, the environment, and the hosts that are …

The three main mosquito genera, Anopheles, Aedes and Culex, transmit respectively
malaria, dengue and lymphatic filariasis. Current mosquito control strategies have proved …

The introduction of avian malaria (Plasmodium relictum) to Hawaii has provided a model
system for studying the influence of exotic disease on naive host populations. Little is known …

Culex quinquefasciatus is the principal vector of bancroftian filariasis and a potential vector
of Dirofilaria immitis. This mosquito species is also a potential vector of several arboviruses …

The introduction, dispersal and establishment of West Nile virus in North America were
reviewed, focusing on factors that may have enhanced receptivity and enabled the invasion …

Abstract Zika virus (ZIKV)(Flaviviridae, Flavivirus) has become one of the most medically
important mosquito-borne viruses because of its ability to cause microcephaly in utero and …

The Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), an arthropod-born Flavivirus, is the major cause of
viral encephalitis, responsible for 10,000–15,000 deaths each year, yet is a neglected …

Culex mosquitoes are a global vector for multiple human and animal diseases, including
West Nile virus, lymphatic filariasis, and avian malaria, posing a constant threat to public …

The α-proteobacteria Wolbachia are among the most common intracellular bacteria and
have recently emerged as important drivers of arthropod biology. Wolbachia commonly act …