A Novel Anphevirus in <i>Aedes albopictus</i> Mosquitoes Is Distributed Worldwide and Interacts with the Host RNA Interference Pathway
The Asian tiger mosquito <i>Aedes albopictus</i> is a competent vector for several human arboviruses including dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses. Mosquitoes also harbor insect-specific viruses (ISVs) that may modulate host physiology and potentially affect the transmission of viruses...
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/11/1264 |