Transmission potential of Mayaro virus by Aedes albopictus, and Anopheles quadrimaculatus from the USA

Abstract Background Mayaro virus (MAYV; Alphavirus, Togaviridae) is an emerging pathogen endemic in South American countries. The increase in intercontinental travel and tourism-based forest excursions has resulted in an increase in MAYV spread, with imported cases observed in Europe and North Ameri...

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Main Authors: Constentin Dieme, Alexander T. Ciota, Laura D. Kramer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04478-4