Vector competence: what has Zika virus taught us?
The unprecedented outbreak of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection in the Americas from 2015 to
2017 prompted the publication of a large body of vector competence data in a relatively …
2017 prompted the publication of a large body of vector competence data in a relatively …
Vector competence of American mosquitoes for three strains of Zika virus
In 2015, Zika virus (ZIKV; Flaviviridae; Flavivirus) emerged in the Americas, causing millions
of infections in dozens of countries. The rapid spread of the virus and the association with …
of infections in dozens of countries. The rapid spread of the virus and the association with …
[HTML][HTML] Variation in Aedes aegypti mosquito competence for Zika virus transmission
To test whether Zika virus has adapted for more efficient transmission by Aedes aegypti
mosquitoes, leading to recent urban outbreaks, we fed mosquitoes from Brazil, the …
mosquitoes, leading to recent urban outbreaks, we fed mosquitoes from Brazil, the …
Vector competence of mediterranean mosquitoes for Rift Valley fever virus: A meta-analysis
A Drouin, V Chevalier, B Durand, T Balenghien - Pathogens, 2022 - mdpi.com
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic disease caused by a virus mainly transmitted by Aedes
and Culex mosquitoes. Infection leads to high abortion rates and considerable mortality in …
and Culex mosquitoes. Infection leads to high abortion rates and considerable mortality in …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of Zika virus strain and Aedes mosquito species on vector competence
AT Ciota, SM Bialosuknia, SD Zink… - Emerging infectious …, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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 …
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. To determine the extent to which Ae. albopictus mosquitoes from …
Aedes albopictus is a competent vector of Zika virus: A meta-analysis
Background Much work has been done in recent years to determine the vector competence
of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) for Zika virus (ZIKV). If competent, Ae. albopictus could become …
of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) for Zika virus (ZIKV). If competent, Ae. albopictus could become …
[HTML][HTML] Size alters susceptibility of vectors to dengue virus infection and dissemination
The size of arthropod vectors may affect their ability to transmit pathogens. Here we test the
hypothesis that body size alters the susceptibility of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus …
hypothesis that body size alters the susceptibility of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus …
Wolbachia significantly impacts the vector competence of Aedes aegypti for Mayaro virus
TN Pereira, MN Rocha, PHF Sucupira, FD Carvalho… - Scientific reports, 2018 - nature.com
Wolbachia, an intracellular endosymbiont present in up to 70% of all insect species, has
been suggested as a sustainable strategy for the control of arboviruses such as Dengue …
been suggested as a sustainable strategy for the control of arboviruses such as Dengue …
[HTML][HTML] Differential vector competency of Aedes albopictus populations from the Americas for Zika virus
To evaluate the potential role of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) as a vector of Zika virus (ZIKV),
colonized mosquitoes of low generation number (≤ F5) from Brazil, Houston, and the Rio …
colonized mosquitoes of low generation number (≤ F5) from Brazil, Houston, and the Rio …
[HTML][HTML] The effect of temperature on Wolbachia-mediated dengue virus blocking in Aedes aegypti
HY Yixin, AM Carrasco, Y Dong, CM Sgrò… - The American journal …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Dengue fever, caused by dengue virus (DENV), is endemic in more than 100 countries. The
lack of effective treatment of patients and the suboptimal efficacies of the tetravalent vaccine …
lack of effective treatment of patients and the suboptimal efficacies of the tetravalent vaccine …