The Insect Microbiome Modulates Vector Competence for Arboviruses
Diseases caused by arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses), such as Dengue, West Nile, and Chikungunya, constitute a major global health burden and are increasing in incidence and geographic range. The natural microbiota of insect vectors influences various aspects of host biology, such as nutrition,...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-11-01
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| Series: | Viruses |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/6/11/4294 |