Vector competence of two Indian populations of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquitoes to three West Nile virus strains
Background & objectives: Culex quinquefasciatus is one of the principal vectors of West Nile virus (WNV). The mosquito also acts as a bridge vector as it feeds on both birds and humans. In the background of the recent reports of WNV activity in Kerala and Assam with fatalities, a study was initi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Vector Borne Diseases |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mrcindia.orgjournal/article.asp?issn=0972-9062;year=2015;volume=52;issue=3;spage=185;epage=192;aulast=Sudeep |