Vector competence of Culex quinquefasciatus from Santiago Island, Cape Verde, to West Nile Virus: exploring the potential effect of the vector native Wolbachia

Abstract Background Culex quinquefasciatus plays a crucial role as a vector of West Nile virus (WNV). This mosquito species is widely distributed in Cape Verde, being found in all inhabited islands of the archipelago. However, no data are currently available on the susceptibility of the local mosqui...

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Main Authors: Aires Januário Fernandes da Moura, Filipe Tomaz, Tiago Melo, Gonçalo Seixas, Carla A. Sousa, João Pinto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06609-7