Zika virus in southeastern Senegal: survival of the vectors and the virus during the dry season

Zika virus in southeastern Senegal: survival of the vectors and the virus during the dry season

Abstract Background Zika virus (ZIKV, genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae) is transmitted mainly by Aedes mosquitoes. This virus has become an emerging concern of global public health with recent epidemics associated to neurological complications in the pacific and America. ZIKV is the most freque...

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Main Authors: Babacar Diouf, Alioune Gaye, Cheikh Tidiane Diagne, Mawlouth Diallo, Diawo Diallo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Zika virus
Aedes
Eggs
Vertical transmission
Local maintenance
Southeastern Senegal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05093-5

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