Zika virus (ZIKV) infection has caused devastating consequences in Brazil as infections
were associated with neurological complications in neonates. Aedes aegypti is the primary …

Background Aedes aegypti is a vector of high relevance, since it transmits several
arboviruses, including dengue, chikungunya and Zika. Studies on vector biology are usually …

The vector competence of mosquitoes for pathogens has been shown to be influenced by
the status of insecticide resistance in the mosquito population. However, to date, only two …

The transmission of the arboviral agents of dengue, yellow fever, Chikungunya, and Zika by
Aedes mosquitoes represents expanding threats to global health. At the 69th World Health …

Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging mosquito-borne pathogen that can cause global public
health threats. In the absence of effective antiviral medications, prevention measures rely …

Background Since the major outbreak in 2007 in the Yap Island, Zika virus (ZIKV) causing
dengue-like syndromes has affected multiple islands of the South Pacific region. In May …

Zika virus (ZIKV) has caused severe epidemics in South America beginning in 2015,
following its spread through the Pacific. We comparatively assessed the vector competence …

The Zika virus outbreaks are unprecedented human threat in relation to congenital
malformations and neurological/autoimmune complications. Since this virus has high …

A Zika virus (ZIKV) pandemic started soon after the first autochthonous cases in Latin
America. Although Aedes aegypti is pointed as the primary vector in Latin America, little is …

Background Aedes spp. are responsible for the transmission of many arboviruses, which
contribute to rising human morbidity and mortality worldwide. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is …