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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| Formato: | Artigo |
| Idioma: | English |
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BMC
2024-12-01
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| Colecção: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Acesso em linha: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06609-7 |