Chikungunya Virus Transmission at Low Temperature by <i>Aedes albopictus</i> Mosquitoes

Chikungunya Virus Transmission at Low Temperature by <i>Aedes albopictus</i> Mosquitoes

<i>Aedes albopictus</i> is an important vector of chikungunya virus (CHIKV). In Australia, <i>Ae. albopictus</i> is currently only known to be present on the islands of the Torres Strait but, should it invade the mainland, it is projected to spread to temperate regions. The a...

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Main Authors: B. M. C. Randika Wimalasiri-Yapa, Liesel Stassen, Wenbiao Hu, Laith Yakob, Elizabeth A. McGraw, Alyssa T. Pyke, Cassie C. Jansen, Gregor J. Devine, Francesca D. Frentiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
chikungunya
<i>Aedes albopictus</i>
vector competence
temperature
extrinsic incubation period
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/8/3/149

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