Sexual transmission of Anopheles gambiae densovirus (AgDNV) leads to disseminated infection in mated females

Sexual transmission of Anopheles gambiae densovirus (AgDNV) leads to disseminated infection in mated females

Abstract Background Anopheles gambiae densovirus (AgDNV) is an insect-specific, single-stranded DNA virus that infects An. gambiae sensu stricto (s.s.), the major mosquito species responsible for transmitting malaria parasites throughout sub-Saharan Africa. AgDNV is a benign virus that is very speci...

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Main Authors: Kristine L. Werling, Rebecca M. Johnson, Hillery C. Metz, Jason L. Rasgon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Insect specific virus
Densovirus
Anopheles gambiae
Paratransgenesis
Male releases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05341-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05341-4

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