Vector Competence of Aedes caspius and Ae. albopictus Mosquitoes for Zika Virus, Spain

We assessed the vector competence of Aedes caspius and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes in Spain for the transmission of Zika virus. Whereas Ae. albopictus mosquitoes were a competent vector, Ae. caspius mosquitoes were unable to transmit Zika virus. We also identified high levels of vertical transmissio...

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Published in:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Main Authors: Rafael Gutiérrez-López, Sean M. Bialosuknia, Alexander T. Ciota, Tomás Montalvo, Josue Martínez-de la Puente, Laura Gangoso, Jordi Figuerola, Laura D. Kramer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-02-01
Subjects:
emerging diseases
vector-borne infections
vertical transmission
Zika virus
Spain
viruses
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/25/2/17-1123_article
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Summary:We assessed the vector competence of Aedes caspius and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes in Spain for the transmission of Zika virus. Whereas Ae. albopictus mosquitoes were a competent vector, Ae. caspius mosquitoes were unable to transmit Zika virus. We also identified high levels of vertical transmission of Zika virus in Ae. albopictus mosquitoes.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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