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

Authors :
Rafael Gutiérrez-López
Sean M. Bialosuknia
Alexander T. Ciota
Tomás Montalvo
Josue Martínez-de la Puente
Laura Gangoso
Jordi Figuerola
Laura D. Kramer
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 25, Iss 2, Pp 346-348 (2019)
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019.

Abstract

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040 and 10806059
Volume :
25
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4bcf8939aeec4ce4bf53b95a6702cf45
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2502.171123