Vector Competence of California Mosquitoes for West Nile virus

Vector Competence of California Mosquitoes for West Nile virus

To identify the mosquito species competent for West Nile virus (WNV) transmission, we evaluated 10 California species that are known vectors of other arboviruses or major pests: Culex tarsalis, Cx. pipiens pipiens, Cx. p. quinquefasciatus, Cx. stigmatosoma, Cx. erythrothorax, Ochlerotatus dorsalis,...

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Main Authors: Laura B. Goddard, Amy E. Roth, William K. Reisen, Thomas W. Scott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2002-12-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
West Nile virus
vector competence
mosquito
Culex
United States
California
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/8/12/02-0536_article

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