Vector Competence of German <i>Aedes punctor</i> (Kirby, 1837) for West Nile Virus Lineages 1 and 2
West Nile virus (WNV) is a zoonotic flavivirus transmitted by mosquitoes as a biological vector. Because of its biting behavior, the widespread snow-melt mosquito <i>Aedes punctor</i> could be a potential bridge vector for WNV to humans and nonhuman mammals. However, little is known on i...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/12/2787 |