Understanding and interpreting mosquito blood feeding studies: the case of Aedes albopictus
K Fikrig, LC Harrington - Trends in Parasitology, 2021 - cell.com
Blood feeding is a fundamental mosquito behavior with consequences for pathogen
transmission and control. Feeding behavior can be studied through two lenses–patterns and …
transmission and control. Feeding behavior can be studied through two lenses–patterns and …
The distinctive bionomics of Aedes aegypti populations in Africa
Aedes aegypti is the primary vector of dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses of medical
importance. Behavioral and biological attributes contribute to its vectorial capacity. The …
importance. Behavioral and biological attributes contribute to its vectorial capacity. The …
Suppression of flavivirus transmission from animal hosts to mosquitoes with a mosquito-delivered vaccine
D Wen, LS Ding, Y Zhang, X Li, X Zhang… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Zoonotic viruses circulate in the natural reservoir and sporadically spill over into human
populations, resulting in endemics or pandemics. We previously found that the Chaoyang …
populations, resulting in endemics or pandemics. We previously found that the Chaoyang …
Vertebrate-Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera)-arbovirus transmission networks: Non-human feeding revealed by meta-barcoding and next …
JG Estrada-Franco, NA Fernández-Santos… - PLOS Neglected …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Aedes aegypti mosquito-borne viruses including Zika (ZIKV), dengue (DENV),
yellow fever (YFV), and chikungunya (CHIKV) have emerged and re-emerged globally …
yellow fever (YFV), and chikungunya (CHIKV) have emerged and re-emerged globally …
Domestic dogs as sentinels for West Nile virus but not Aedes-borne flaviviruses, Mexico
E Davila, NA Fernández-Santos… - Emerging Infectious …, 2022 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
We tested 294 domestic pet dogs in Mexico for neutralizing antibodies for mosquito-borne
flaviviruses. We found high (42.6%) exposure to West Nile virus in Reynosa (northern …
flaviviruses. We found high (42.6%) exposure to West Nile virus in Reynosa (northern …
Homogeneity and Possible Replacement of Populations of the Dengue Vectors Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in Indonesia
TA Garjito, W Widiarti, MC Hidajat… - Frontiers in cellular …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Currently, Aedes aegypti, the principal vector of dengue virus in Indonesia, has spread
throughout the archipelago. Aedes albopictus is also present. Invasion and high adaptability …
throughout the archipelago. Aedes albopictus is also present. Invasion and high adaptability …
The effects of host availability and fitness on Aedes albopictus blood feeding patterns in New York
K Fikrig, E Martin, S Dang, K St Fleur… - … American Journal of …, 2021 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Aedes albopictus is a competent vector of numerous pathogens, representing a range of
transmission cycles involving unique hosts. Despite the important status of this vector …
transmission cycles involving unique hosts. Despite the important status of this vector …
High prevalence of canine heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, in pet dogs in south Texas, USA, with evidence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes contributing to transmission
Abstract Background The canine heartworm Dirofilaria immitis, a filarioid nematode of dogs
and other carnivores, is widespread in the USA and the world. Over 20 different mosquito …
and other carnivores, is widespread in the USA and the world. Over 20 different mosquito …
Global patterns of aegyptism without arbovirus
The world's most important mosquito vector of viruses, Aedes aegypti, is found around the
world in tropical, subtropical and even some temperate locations. While climate change may …
world in tropical, subtropical and even some temperate locations. While climate change may …
The unreachable doorbells of South Texas: community engagement in colonias on the US-Mexico border for mosquito control
JG Juarez, E Carbajal, KL Dickinson, S Garcia-Luna… - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit continue to place millions of people at risk of
infection around the world. Novel methods of vector control are being developed to provide …
infection around the world. Novel methods of vector control are being developed to provide …