Vector Competence of German <i>Aedes punctor</i> (Kirby, 1837) for West Nile Virus Lineages 1 and 2

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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Main Authors: Christin Körsten, Amira A. AL-Hosary, Mandy Schäfer, Birke A. Tews, Doreen Werner, Helge Kampen, Ana Vasic, Cornelia Silaghi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
<i>Aedes punctor</i>
vector competence
West Nile virus
Germany
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/12/2787

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