Transmission of West Nile virus by Culex quinquefasciatus say infected with Culex Flavivirus Izabal.

BACKGROUND: The natural history and potential impact of mosquito-specific flaviviruses on the transmission efficiency of West Nile virus (WNV) is unknown. The objective of this study was to determine whether or not prior infection with Culex flavivirus (CxFV) Izabal altered the vector competence of...

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Main Authors: Rebekah J Kent, Mary B Crabtree, Barry R Miller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2864301?pdf=render