Mosquito‐borne diseases cause a major burden of disease worldwide. The vital rates of
these ectothermic vectors and parasites respond strongly and nonlinearly to temperature …

Background: The intensification of trade and travel is linked to the growing number of
imported cases of dengue, chikungunya or Zika viruses into continental Europe and to the …

The temperature-dependence of many important mosquito-borne diseases has never been
quantified. These relationships are critical for understanding current distributions and …

Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) have contributed significantly to the current biodiversity
crisis, leading to widespread epidemics and population loss. Owing to genetic variation in …

It is unclear whether West Nile virus (WNV) circulates between Africa and Europe, despite
numerous studies supporting an African origin and high transmission in Europe. We …

West Nile virus (WNV) is an arthropod-borne flavivirus of high medical and veterinary
importance. The main vectors for WNV are mosquito species of the Culex genus that …

Arboviruses represent a significant burden to public health and local economies due to their
ability to cause unpredictable and widespread epidemics. To maximize early detection of …

On 22 August, a common whitethroat in the Netherlands tested positive for West Nile virus
lineage 2. The same bird had tested negative in spring. Subsequent testing of Culex …

Flaviviruses, such as Zika virus, yellow fever virus, dengue virus, and West Nile virus (WNV),
are a serious concern for human health. Flaviviruses produce an abundant noncoding …

Abstract Originating from Africa, Usutu virus (USUV) first emerged in Europe in 2001. This
mosquito-borne flavivirus caused high mortality rates in its bird reservoirs, which strongly …