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transcriptomic analysis of aedes aegypti innate immune system in response to ingestion of chikungunya virus.aedes aegypti (l.) is the primary vector of emergent mosquito-borne viruses, including chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever, and zika viruses. to understand how these viruses interact with their mosquito vectors, an analysis of the innate immune system response was conducted. the innate immune system is a conserved evolutionary defense strategy and is the dominant immune system response found in invertebrates and vertebrates, as well as plants. rna-sequencing analysis was performed to compare targe ...201931252518
estimating past, present, and future trends in the global distribution and abundance of the arbovirus vector aedes aegypti under climate change scenarios.background:aedes aegypti is the principal vector for several important arbovirus diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, and zika. while recent empirical research has attempted to identify the current global distribution of the vector, the seasonal, and longer-term dynamics of the mosquito in response to trends in climate, population, and economic development over the twentieth and the twenty-first century remains to be elucidated. methods: in this study, we use a process-based ma ...201931249824
wolbachia prevalence, diversity, and ability to induce cytoplasmic incompatibility in mosquitoes.to protect humans and domestic animals from mosquito borne diseases, alternative methods to chemical insecticides have to be found. pilot studies using the vertically transmitted bacterial endosymbiont wolbachia were already launched in different parts of the world. wolbachia can be used either in incompatible insect technique (iit), to decrease mosquito population, or to decrease the ability of mosquitoes to transmit pathogens. not all mosquito species are naturally infected with wolbachia: whi ...201931247412
the taste of water.female mosquitos require a specific ion-channel protein to sense the presence of fresh water in which they can lay their eggs.201931246169
the basic plan of the adult heart is conserved across different species of adult mosquitoes, but the morphology of heart-associated tissues varies.the heart is a pivotal organ in insects because it performs a number of different tasks, such as circulating nutrients, hormones, and excreta. in this study, the morphologies of the heart and associated tissues, including pericardial cells (pcs) and alary muscles (ams), in the hematophagous mosquitoes anopheles aquasalis curry (diptera: culicidae), aedes aegypti l. (diptera: culicidae), and culex quinquefasciatus say (diptera: culicidae), and the phytophagous toxorhynchites theobaldi dyar & knab ...201931245826
pcr-based bloodmeal analysis of aedes aegypti and culex quinquefasciatus (diptera: culicidae) in st. george parish, grenada.blood-feeding patterns of mosquitoes affect the transmission and maintenance of arboviral diseases. in the caribbean, aedes aegypti (l.) and culex quinquefasciatus say mosquitoes are the dominant mosquito species in developed areas. however, no information is available on the bloodmeal hosts of these invasive vectors in grenada, where arboviral pathogens such as dengue, chikungunya, and zika viruses cause significant human suffering. to this end, ae. aegypti and cx. quinquefasciatus mosquitoes w ...201931245825
mosquito larvicidal potential of hydroxy-2-methyl-4h-pyran-4-one (maltol) isolated from the methanol root extract of senecio laetus edgew. and its in-silico study.in the present study, hydroxy-2-methyl-4h-pyran-4-one was isolated from the methanol root extract of senecio laetus and was identified by ft-ir, 1h, 13c nmr and gc-ms. the larvicidal potential of the compound 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4h-pyran-4-one was evaluated against the 4th instar larvae of anopheles stephensi, aedes aegypti and culex quinquefasciatus at concentrations ranging from 20 to 1.25 ppm under laboratory conditions. the compound showed 100% mortality at 20 ppm against all the tested mosqu ...201931244340
a t164s mutation in the dengue virus ns1 protein is associated with greater disease severity in mice.dengue viruses cause severe and sudden human epidemics worldwide. the secreted form of the nonstructural protein 1 (sns1) of dengue virus causes vascular leakage, a hallmark of severe dengue disease. here, we reverse engineered the t164s mutation of ns1, associated with the severity of dengue epidemics in the americas, into a dengue virus serotype 2 mildly infectious strain. the t164s mutant virus decreased infectious virus production and increased sns1 production in mammalian cell lines and hum ...201931243154
cell-fusing agent virus reduces arbovirus dissemination in aedes aegypti mosquitoes in vivo.aedes aegypti mosquitoes are the main vectors of arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) of public health significance, such as the flaviviruses dengue virus (denv) and zika virus (zikv). mosquitoes are also the natural hosts of a wide range of viruses that are insect specific, raising the question of their influence on arbovirus transmission in nature. cell-fusing agent virus (cfav) was the first described insect-specific flavivirus, initially discovered in an a. aegypti cell line and subsequentl ...201931243123
synergistic terpene combinations as larvicides against the dengue vector aedes aegypti linn.most of the essential oils (eo) known for mosquitocidal activity contain terpenes as part of their chemical constituents. in this study, four monoterpenes namely γ-terpinene (t), r-(+)-limonene (l), carvacrol (c), and trans-anethole (a) were screened against late third instar aedes aegypti linn. larvae singly and in combination to find out the synergistic interaction. the monoterpenes γ-terpinene, r-(+)-limonene, trans-anethole, and carvacrol showed larvicidal activity with lc50 values of 9.76, ...201931241777
cloning, expression and activity of atp-binding protein in bacillus thuringiensis toxicity modulation against aedes aegypti.bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (bti) is a widely used mosquitocidal microbial pesticide due to its high toxicity. atp-binding proteins (abp) are prevalently detected in insects and are related to reaction against bti toxins. however, the function of abp in mosquito biocontrol is little known, especially in aedes aegypti. therefore, this study aimed to clarify the function of abp in ae. aegypti against bti toxin.201931238963
reflections from an old queenslander: can rear and release strategies be the next great era of vector control?in this perspective, i discuss the great eras of vector control, centring on aedes aegypti, the primary vector of dengue, zika and several other viruses. since the discovery and acceptance of the role of mosquitoes as vectors of disease agents, several significant strategies have been developed and deployed to control them and the diseases they transmit. environmental management, insecticides and, to a lesser extent, biological control have emerged as great eras of vector control. in the past de ...201931238839
rna interference-mediated knockdown of 3, 4-dihydroxyphenylacetaldehyde synthase affects larval development and adult survival in the mosquito aedes aegypti.the cuticle is an indispensable structure that protects the mosquito against adverse environmental conditions and prevents pathogen entry. while most cuticles are hard and rigid, some parts of cuticle are soft and flexible to allow movement and blood-feeding. it has been reported that 3, 4-dihydroxyphenylacetaldehyde (dopal) synthase is associated with flexible cuticle formation in aedes aegypti. however, the molecular function of dopal synthase in the ontogenesis of mosquito remains largely unk ...201931234914
larvicidal compounds extracted from helicteres velutina k. schum (sterculiaceae) evaluated against aedes aegypti l.helicteres velutina k. schum (sterculiaceae), a member of malvaceae sensu lato, is a brazilian endemic plant that has been used by the indigenous tribe pankarare as an insect repellent. a previous study has reported the isolation of terpenoids, flavonoids and pheophytins, in addition to the larvicidal activity of crude h. velutina extracts derived from the aerial components (leaves, branches/twigs, and flowers). the present study reports the biomonitoring of the effects of fractions and isolated ...201931234501
insecticide resistance in aedes aegypti: an impact from human urbanization?in the city of magelang, indonesia, the distribution of dengue haemorhagic fever (dhf) cases tend to be clustered, ever changing along with human urbanization from 2014 to 2017. although dhf cases have been less reported in the city of magelang for the past 5 years, vector control measures by using insecticide space spraying, particularly permethrin, have been continuously performed. current study aimed to detect kdr mutations associated with pyrethroid resistance in ae. aegypti and to study pos ...201931233517
utilization of electrocoagulation for the isolation of alkaloids from the aerial parts of stemona aphylla and their mosquitocidal activities against aedes aegypti.the electrocoagulation (ec) technique is an alternative method of isolating natural products with the advantage of minimizing the amounts of organic solvents required for this process, which are often harmful to the environment. in this research, the ec and the conventional solvent extraction methods were used in the isolation of stemona alkaloids from the aerial parts of stemona aphylla. a comparison was made between the amounts of the isolated alkaloids and the solvents used. the isolated alka ...201931398781
prolonged mosquitocidal activity of siparuna guianensis essential oil encapsulated in chitosan nanoparticles.the use of synthetic insecticides is one of the most common strategies for controlling disease vectors such as mosquitos. however, their overuse can result in serious risks to human health, to the environment, as well as to the selection of insecticidal resistant insect strains. the development of efficient and eco-friendly insect control is urgent, and essential oils have been presented as potential alternatives to synthetic insecticides. moreover, nanoencapsulation techniques can enhance their ...201931398198
forecasting dengue fever in brazil: an assessment of climate conditions.local climate conditions play a major role in the biology of the aedes aegypti mosquito, the main vector responsible for transmitting dengue, zika, chikungunya and yellow fever in urban centers. for this reason, a detailed assessment of periods in which changes in climate conditions affect the number of human cases may improve the timing of vector-control efforts. in this work, we develop new machine-learning algorithms to analyze climate time series and their connection to the occurrence of den ...201931393908
efficacy of spinosad granules and lambda-cyhalothrin contrasts with reduced performance of temephos for control of aedes spp. in vehicle tires in veracruz, mexico.the present study examined the efficacy of λ-cyhalothrin, pyriproxyfen and granular formulations of spinosad and temephos for the control of mosquito larvae present in experimental tires in veracruz state, mexico in the period 2015-2016. both λ-cyhalothrin and spinosad granules provided control of larvae and pupae of aedesaegypti, ae. albopictus and culex spp. in used tires in veracruz state, mexico, over a 9-12 week period, although numbers of culex were low. the numbers of aedes larvae + pupae ...201931390780
the social face of aedes control: women take the floor in a suburban district of fortaleza, brazil.aedes aegypti is currently a critical disease agent and is responsible for viruses such as zika, chikungunya and dengue's four serotypes. this mosquito's relevance to the current social body has come to the fore and triggered urgent ecohealth investigations since this approach aims to articulate different theoretical fields to understand the historical linkages between nature, society and health. based on an ethnographic premise, this study considered the unequal and unfair conditions that make ...201931389545
evaluation of bioactivity of aqueous extracts of bougainvillea spectabilis, saraca asoca, and chenopodium album against immature forms of aedes aegypti.increasing rate of vector transmission of dengue has led to the exponential rise in the mortality and morbidity scales in the past five years. there are various natural and synthetic chemical agents available commercially as potent larvicides, but they are either highly toxic, difficult to obtain, have a high manufacturing cost, or show cross-resistance, hence do not suffice as ideal larvicides. the objective was to screen aqueous extracts of bougainvillea spectabilis (b. spectabilis), saraca as ...201931388235
ovicidal lectins from moringa oleifera and myracrodruon urundeuva cause alterations in chorionic surface and penetrate the embryos of aedes aegypti eggs.lectins from moringa oleifera seeds (wsmol), myracrodruon urundeuva bark (mubl), and heartwood (muhl) are larvicidal agents against aedes aegypti; in addition, wsmol is an ovicidal agent against this mosquito. in this work, we evaluated the ovicidal activity of mubl and muhl by determining the concentrations that reduce the hatching rates by 50% in 72 h (ec50 ). the effects of wsmol, mubl, and muhl on the ultrastructure of the eggs' surface were assessed by scanning electron microscopy (sem). in ...201931386279
genetic characterization of chikungunya virus in field-caught aedes aegypti mosquitoes collected during the recent outbreaks in 2019, thailand.chikungunya virus (chikv) is a mosquito-borne virus belonging to the genus alphavirus. the virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected female aedes mosquitoes, primarily aedes aegypti. chikv infection is spreading worldwide, and it periodically sparks new outbreaks. there are no specific drugs or effective vaccines against chikv. the interruption of pathogen transmission by mosquito control provides the only effective approach to the control of chikv infection. many studies have shown ...201931382507
human urban arboviruses can infect wild animals and jump to sylvatic maintenance cycles in south america.the present study shows that the most prominent human arboviruses worldwide (dengue viruses 1, 2, 3, and 4, chikungunya virus, and zika virus) can infect wild animals and transfer from urban to sylvatic maintenance cycles in south america, as did the yellow fever virus (yfv) in the past. all these viruses are transmitted by the anthropophilic mosquito aedes aegypti and cause epidemics throughout brazil. the yfv is the oldest example of an urban arbovirus that became sylvatic in south america. cu ...201931380302
identification of a new type of haematopoietic progenitor kinase-interacting protein (hip-55) in aedes aegypti mosquito haemocytes and its involvement in immunity-like functions in mosquito: a molecular study.in this study, we characterize the hip-55 protein in the mosquito aedes aegypti for the first time. hip-55 is a 55-kda hpk1-interacting protein that is also called sh3p7. hip-55 constitutively binds hpk1 'via' an hpk1 proline-rich motif 2(pr2) through its c-terminal sh3 domain. hip-55 critically interacts with zap-70, and this interaction was induced by tcr signalling. zap-70 phosphorylated hip-55 at tyr-334 and tyr-344 in vitro and in vivo. in our previous findings, aazap gene expression strong ...201931377908
clti, a kunitz trypsin inhibitor purified from cassia leiandra benth. seeds, exerts a candidicidal effect on candida albicans by inducing oxidative stress and necrosis.cassia leiandra is an amazonian plant species that is used popularly for the treatment of mycoses. recently, a protease inhibitor, named clti, with insecticidal activity against aedes aegypti, was purified from the mature seeds of c. leiandra. in this work, we show that clti has antifungal activity against candida species and describe its mode of action towards candida albicans. this study is relevant because the nosocomial infections caused by candida species are a global public health problem ...201931376361
aedes aegypti males as vehicles for insecticide delivery.aedes aegypti continues to spread globally and remains a challenge to control, in part due to its 'cryptic behavior' in that it often deposits eggs (oviposits) in larval habitats that are difficult to find and treat using traditional methods. auto-dissemination strategies target these cryptic breeding sites by employing mosquitoes to deliver lethal doses of insecticide. this report describes the initial field trials of an application known as autodissemination augmented by males (adam), utilizin ...201931374806
dengue cases in colombia: mathematical forecasts for 2018-2022.introduction dengue is a disease caused by any one of five virus serotypes and transmitted to humans by the aedes aegypti mosquito. climate change and health conditions have combined to make dengue a global public health problem. the situation is especially serious in colombia, where by week 36 of 2018, dengue incidence was 96 cases per 100,000 population, with a total of 111 deaths. different mathematical and statistical models have been proposed to understand the dynamics of transmission and c ...201931373583
precopulatory acoustic interactions of the new world malaria vector anopheles albimanus (diptera: culicidae).anopheles albimanus is a malaria vector in central america, northern south america and the caribbean. although a public health threat, an. albimanus precopulatory mating behaviors are unknown. acoustics play important roles in mosquito communication, where flight tones allow males to detect and attract potential mates. the importance of sound in precopulatory interactions has been demonstrated in toxorhynchites brevipalpis, aedes aegypti, culex quinquefasciatus and anopheles gambiae; convergence ...201931370863
experimental assessment of zika virus mechanical transmission by aedes aegypti.the pandemic emergence of several mosquito-borne viruses highlights the need to understand the different ways in which they can be transmitted by vectors to human hosts. in this study, we evaluated the propensity of aedes aegypti to transmit mechanically zika virus (zikv) using an experimental design. mosquitoes were allowed to feed on zikv-infected blood and were then rapidly transferred to feed on zikv-free blood until they finished their meal. the uninfected blood meals, the mosquito abdomens ...201931370135
infection and transmission of cache valley virus by aedes albopictus and aedes aegypti mosquitoes.cache valley virus (cvv; bunyavirales, peribunyaviridae) is a mosquito-borne arbovirus endemic in north america. although severe diseases are mainly observed in pregnant ruminants, cvv has also been recognized as a zoonotic pathogen that can cause fatal encephalitis in humans. human exposures to cvv and its related subtypes occur frequently under different ecological conditions in the new world; however, neurotropic disease is rarely reported. high prevalence rates of neutralizing antibodies hav ...201931366369
larvicidal activity of essential oil from vitex negundo and vitex trifolia on dengue vector mosquito aedes aegypti.the ability of vitex trifolia and vitex negundo essential oils to kill aedes aegypti and culex quinquefasciatus larvae was evaluated.201931365621
spatial diffusion of the 2015-2016 zika, dengue and chikungunya epidemics in rio de janeiro municipality, brazil.different countries, especially brazil, that have faced recurrent dengue epidemics for decades and chikungunya epidemics since 2014, have had to restructure their health services to combat a triple epidemic of arboviruses - zika, dengue and chikungunya - transmitted by the same vector, mainly aedes aegypti, in 2015-2016. several efforts have been made to better understand these three arboviruses. spatial analysis plays an important role in the knowledge of disease dynamics. the knowledge of the ...201931364556
no evidence of zika, dengue, or chikungunya virus infection in field-caught mosquitoes from the recife metropolitan region, brazil, 2015.background: the recife metropolitan region (rmr), north-eastern brazil, was the epicentre of the 2015 zika virus (zikv) epidemic, which was followed by a 2016 chikungunya virus (chikv) epidemic. it historically has amongst the highest incidence of dengue virus (denv) infections and is the only remaining focus of lymphatic filariasis (lf) in brazil. in early 2015, a molecular xenomonitoring surveillance project focused on culex (cx.) quinquefasciatus commenced to inform lf elimination activities. ...201931363498
the ecological and epidemiological consequences of reproductive interference between the vectors aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus.vector ecology is integral to understanding the transmission of vector-borne diseases, with processes such as reproduction and competition pivotal in determining vector presence and abundance. the arbovirus vectors aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus compete as larvae, but this mechanism is insufficient to explain patterns of coexistence and exclusion. inviable interspecies matings-known as reproductive interference-is another candidate mechanism. here, we analyse mathematical models of mosquito ...201931362626
the challenge of invasive mosquito vectors in the u.k. during 2016-2018: a summary of the surveillance and control of aedes albopictus.mosquito-borne diseases resulting from the expansion of two key vectors, aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae), continue to challenge whole regions and continents around the globe. in recent years there have been human cases of disease associated with chikungunya, dengue and zika viruses. in europe, the expansion of ae. albopictus has resulted in local transmission of chikungunya and dengue viruses. this paper considers the risk that ae. aegypti and ae. albopictus represent for ...201931361038
comparative evaluation of an improved test method for bioefficacy of insecticidal fabrics against dengue and malaria vectors.insecticidal fabrics are important personal protective measures against mosquitoes, ticks and other disease vectors. in the absence of internationally accepted guidelines, bioefficacy tests have been carried out using continuous exposure and three minutes exposure bioassay methods. recently, we have reported an improved method for bioefficacy testing of insecticidal fabrics, which involves continuous exposure of mosquitoes to the test fabrics. the present paper reports the comparative evaluation ...201931358045
serological data shows low levels of chikungunya exposure in senegalese nomadic pastoralists.the chikungunya virus (chikv) is spread by aedes aegypti and ae. albopictus mosquitos worldwide; infection can lead to disease including joint pain, fever, and rash, with some convalescent persons experiencing chronic symptoms. historically, chikv transmission has occurred in africa and asia, but recent outbreaks have taken place in europe, indonesia, and the americas. from september to october 2014, a survey was undertaken with nomadic pastoralists residing in the northeast departments of seneg ...201931357631
larvicidal and enzymatic inhibition effects of annona muricata seed extract and main constituent annonacin against aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae).the mosquitoes aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus are vectors of arboviruses that cause dengue, zika and chikungunya. bioactive compounds from plants are environmentally sustainable alternatives to control these vectors and thus the arboviruses transmitted by them. the present study evaluated the larvicidal activity of an acetogenin-rich fraction (acerf) and its main constituent annonacin obtained from annona muricata seeds on ae. aegypti and ae. albopictus. the larvicidal assays were performed ...201931357557
mosquito-borne viruses and insect-specific viruses revealed in field-collected mosquitoes by a monitoring tool adapted from a microbial detection array.several mosquito-borne diseases affecting humans are emerging or reemerging in the united states. the early detection of pathogens in mosquito populations is essential to prevent and control the spread of these diseases. in this study, we tested the potential applicability of the lawrence livermore microbial detection array (llmda) to enhance biosurveillance by detecting microbes present in aedes aegypti, aedes albopictus, and culex mosquitoes, which are major vector species globally, including ...201931350319
in vitro and in vivo toxicity assessment of selenium nanoparticles with significant larvicidal and bacteriostatic properties.in the present study, we investigated the larvicidal and bacteriostatic activity of biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles using aqueous berry extract of murraya koenigii (mk-se nps). the synthesized mk-se nps were characterized using uv-visible spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction (xrd), fourier transform infrared (ftir) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (tem), scanning electron microscopy (sem) and energy dispersive x-ray (edx) analysis. xrd analysis revealed the crystalline nature of m ...201931349432
odorant inhibition in mosquito olfaction.how chemical signals are integrated at the peripheral sensory system of insects is still an enigma. here we show that when coexpressed with orco in xenopus oocytes, an odorant receptor from the southern house mosquito, cquior32, generated inward (regular) currents when challenged with cyclohexanone and methyl salicylate, whereas eucalyptol and fenchone elicited inhibitory (upward) currents. responses of cquior32-cquiorco-expressing oocytes to odorants were reduced in a dose-dependent fashion by ...201931349189
effect of chlorine and temperature on larvicidal activity of cuban bacillus thuringiensis isolates.the efficacy of biolarvicides may be influenced by species of mosquito, larval age and density, temperature, water quality, bacterial formulation, and others. the aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of temperature and chlorine on larvicidal activity of bacillus thuringiensis cuban isolates against aedes aegypti.201931346534
monitoring indole alkaloid production by penicillium digitatum during infection process in citrus by mass spectrometry imaging and molecular networking.green mold, caused by penicillium digitatum, is the most destructive post-harvest disease in citrus. secondary metabolites produced by fungal phytopathogens have been associated with toxicity to their respective host through the interaction with a wide range of cell targets. natural products have also been described as important molecules for biocontrol and competition in their respective environment. for p. digitatum, the production of indole alkaloids, tryptoquialanines a and b, have been repo ...201931345413
revisiting alkali metals as a tool to characterize patterns of mosquito dispersal and oviposition.mark-recapture methods constitute a set of classical ecological tools that are used to collect information on species dispersal and population size. these methods have advanced knowledge in disparate scientific fields, from conservation biology to pest control. gathering information on the dispersal of mosquito species, such as aedes aegypti, has become critical since the recognition of their role as vectors of pathogens. here, we evaluate a method to mark mosquitoes that exploits the rare alkal ...201931344901
autocidal gravid ovitraps protect humans from chikungunya virus infection by reducing aedes aegypti mosquito populations.public health responses to outbreaks of dengue, chikungunya, and zika virus have been stymied by the inability to control the primary vector, aedes aegypti mosquitos. consequently, the need for novel approaches to aedes vector control is urgent. placement of three autocidal gravid ovitraps (ago traps) in ~85% of homes in a community was previously shown to sustainably reduce the density of female ae. aegypti by >80%. following the introduction of chikungunya virus (chikv) to puerto rico, we cond ...201931344040
detection of wolbachia in field-collected aedes aegypti mosquitoes in metropolitan manila, philippines.recent reports reveal the presence of wolbachia in ae. aegypti. our study presents additional support for wolbachia infection in ae. aegypti by screening field-collected adult mosquitoes using two wolbachia-specific molecular makers.201931340862
corrigendum to: "screening aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae) populations from pernambuco, brazil for resistance to temephos, diflubenzuron, and cypermethrin and characterization of potential resistance mechanisms". 201931340382
correlation between cephalic circumference at birth and ocular alterations in patients with microcephaly potentially associated with zika virus infection.the zika virus (zikv) is an arbovirus isolated for the first time in 1947 and transmitted to humans by the aedes aegypti mosquito. in brasil, it was first detected in may 2015. since then, zikv has been identified as the etiological agent of acute exanthematous disease in brasil, and neuropediatricians of the recife warned about an epidemic of microcephaly, and the brazilian ministry of health confirmed the association between zikv and congenital malformations and neurological syndromes. the eye ...201931340324
efficacy of heterorhabdits indica lpp35 against aedes aegypti in domiciliary oviposition sites.entomopathogenic nematodes have been evaluated for control of mosquito species for decades. depending on the nematode and mosquito involved, mortality rates of larvae (l) may reach 100% in vitro. nonetheless, nematode efficacy at oviposition sites has rarely been assessed. heterorhabditis indica lpp35 has been shown to kill over 75% of aedes aegypti l3/l4 in cups and bottles outdoors. to assess its efficacy in indoor oviposition sites, different types/sizes of floor drains and pot saucers, and 6 ...201931339672
ctlga9 interacts with alp1 and apn receptors to modulate cry11aa toxicity in aedes aegypti.the mosquito aedes aegypti is associated with the spread of many viral diseases in humans, including dengue virus (denvs), yellow fever virus (yfv), zika virus (zikv), and chikungunya virus (chikv). bacillus thuringiensis (bt) is widely used as a biopesticide, which produces cry toxins for mosquito control. the cry toxins bind mainly to important receptors, including alkaline phosphatase (alp) and aminopeptidase-n (apn). this work investigated the function of a c-type lectin, ctlga9, in a. aegyp ...201931339308
phylogeography and invasion history of aedes aegypti, the dengue and zika mosquito vector in cape verde islands (west africa).aedes-borne arboviruses have spread globally with outbreaks of vast impact on human populations and health systems. the west african archipelago of cape verde had its first outbreak of dengue in 2009, at the time the largest recorded in africa, and was one of the few african countries affected by the zika virus epidemic. aedes aegypti was the mosquito vector involved in both outbreaks. we performed a phylogeographic and population genetics study of a. aegypti in cape verde in order to infer the ...201931548858
panophthalmitis associated with scleral necrosis in dengue hemorrhagic fever.dengue is a mosquito-borne flavivirus disease affecting humans. the aedes aegypti mosquito spreads it. ophthalmic manifestations of dengue range from subconjunctival hemorrhage to optic neuropathy. panophthalmitis in dengue fever is a rare finding. we report a case of a 22-year-old male having dengue fever, who presented with pain, redness, swelling and loss of vision in his right eye. he was diagnosed as panophthalmitis with subretinal hemorrhage and required right eye evisceration.201931546563
the difference of sve-cadherin levels between dengue hemorrhagic fever patients with shock and without shock.dengue virus infection is an infectious disease caused by the dengue virus and transmitted by the aedes aegypti mosquito. dengue virus (den-v) consists of 4 serotypes, namely den-1, den-2, den-3, and den-4. the most feared result of dhf is death. death in children is caused by hypovolemic shock due to plasma leakage from intravascular to extravascular space due to endothelial dysfunction.201931592274
a peridomestic aedes malayensis population in singapore can transmit yellow fever virus.the case-fatality rate of yellow fever virus (yfv) is one of the highest among arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses). although historically, the asia-pacific region has remained free of yfv, the risk of introduction has never been higher due to the increasing influx of people from endemic regions and the recent outbreaks in africa and south america. singapore is a global hub for trade and tourism and therefore at high risk for yfv introduction. effective control of the main domestic mosquito vec ...201931589616
resistance status of aedes aegypti to deltamethrin, malathion, and temephos in ecuador.in ecuador, the status of insecticide resistance for aedes aegypti, the principal arboviral vector in the country, has not been previously evaluated. the aim of this research was to describe the resistance status of ae. aegypti to the principal insecticides used for vector control in provinces with high reports of arboviral clinical cases. this was a descriptive study performed on ae. aegypti collected from 2016 to 2017 in 14 localities of ecuador. the larvae were reared and tested using bioassa ...201931442135
a survey for aedes aegypti in delaware and the virus-positive pool rates of aedes albopictus and aedes triseriatus for west nile and zika viruses.the introduction of zika virus to the usa in 2015 engendered heightened interest in its known vectors. aedes aegypti is the primary vector, with ae. albopictus considered a potential secondary vector, together with several other possible marginal vectors. in delaware, ae. aegypti has been collected rarely, but no breeding populations were detected during past intensive statewide surveillance efforts. however, there is an abundance of ae. albopictus statewide. both species are container breeders ...201931442131
field efficacy trials of aerial ultra-low-volume application of insecticides against caged aedes aegypti in mexico.we evaluated the efficacy of aerial ultra-low-volume (ulv) insecticide spraying in field bioassays with caged aedes aegypti in may 2017 in puerto vallarta, jalisco, mexico. the insecticides tested included an organophosphate (mosquitocida uno ulv) and a neonicotinoid-pyrethroid combination (cielo). two ae. aegypti populations were evaluated: a field pyrethroid-resistant local strain (puerto vallarta) and an insecticide-susceptible laboratory strain (new orleans). knockdown after 1 h by both prod ...201931442128
evaluation and comparison of spray equipment for indoor residual spraying.the world health organization (who) has recently recommended indoor residual spraying (irs) as part of a vector control strategy to combat aedes-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and zika viruses. hand compression sprayers have been used in malaria prevention and control programs worldwide since the 1950s and are a standard for irs application. however, there are technological advances that should be considered to improve irs application (e.g., flow-control valves, rechargeable-batt ...201931442127
semi-field evaluation of modified 00zzzero® traps with sticky paper to increase the collection efficacy of gravid aedes aegypti.the 00zzzero® trap (0z) is a small black plastic container with permethrin and pyriproxyfen, designed and marketed to both attract and kill gravid aedes mosquitoes (unmodified trap ([umt] or modified trap [mt]). the 0z trap without the insecticide was modified with addition of a sticky paper, coated with an adhesive glue (mt) and evaluated for collection efficacy of released gravid mosquito, aedes aegypti (l.) in outdoor screened enclosures in st. augustine, in northeastern florida. the mean num ...201931442126
influence of sex ratio and density on the comparative repellency of ir3535® against caged aedes, anopheles, and culex mosquitoes.studies on topical repellent efficacy conducted with caged mosquitoes in the laboratory are important to both the development and regulation of insect repellents. guidelines for laboratory studies stipulate specific densities, sex ratios, and biting rates, whereas those for field studies are governmentally required before a promising repellent can be registered for human use. these protocols stipulate minimum biting rates alone. relatively little is known, however, about the influence of mosquit ...201931441773
dynamics and diversity of bacteria associated with the disease vectors aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus.aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus develop in the same aquatic sites where they encounter microorganisms that influence their life history and capacity to transmit human arboviruses. some bacteria such as wolbachia are currently being considered for the control of dengue, chikungunya and zika. yet little is known about the dynamics and diversity of aedes-associated bacteria, including larval habitat features that shape their tempo-spatial distribution. we applied large-scale 16s rrna amplicon se ...201931434963
systematic identification and characterization of aedes aegypti long noncoding rnas (lncrnas).long noncoding rnas (lncrnas) play diverse roles in biological processes. aedes aegypti (ae. aegypti), a blood-sucking mosquito, is the principal vector responsible for replication and transmission of arboviruses including dengue, zika, and chikungunya virus. systematic identification and developmental characterisation of ae. aegypti lncrnas are still limited. we performed genome-wide identification of lncrnas, followed by developmental profiling of lncrna in ae. aegypti. we identified a total o ...201931434910
copper(ii)-binding induces a unique polyproline type ii helical structure within the ion-binding segment in the intrinsically disordered f-domain of ecdysteroid receptor from aedes aegypti.reproduction of the dominant vector of zika and dengue diseases, aedes aegypti mosquito, is controlled by an active heterodimer complex composed of the 20-hydroxyecdysone receptor (ecr) and ultraspiracle protein. although a. aegypti ecr shares the structural and functional organization with other nuclear receptors, its c-terminus has an additional long f domain (aafecr). recently, we showed that the full length aafecr is intrinsically disordered with the ability to specifically bind divalent met ...201931433630
identification of anti-flaviviral drugs with mosquitocidal and anti-zika virus activity in aedes aegypti.zika virus (zikv), an emerging arbovirus belonging to the genus flavivirus, is transmitted by aedes mosquitoes. zikv infection can cause microcephaly of newborn babies and guillain-barré syndrome in adults. because no licensed vaccine or specific antiviral treatment is available for zikv infection, the most commonly used approach to control the spread of zikv is suppression of the mosquito vector population. a novel proposed strategy to block arthropod virus (arbovirus) transmission is based on ...201931430351
detecting wmel wolbachia in field-collected aedes aegypti mosquitoes using loop-mediated isothermal amplification (lamp).the world mosquito program uses wolbachia pipientis for the biocontrol of arboviruses transmitted by aedes aegypti mosquitoes. diagnostic testing for wolbachia in laboratory colonies and in field-caught mosquito populations has typically employed pcr. new, simpler methods to diagnose wolbachia infection in mosquitoes are required for large-scale operational use.201931416478
the major oligosaccharyl transferase complex genes are not involved in dengue virus replication in aedes aegypti mosquitoes.replication of the dengue virus (denv) genome occurs in a vesicle in the endoplasmic reticulum by a complex of host and viral proteins. two host proteins, stt3a and stt3b, as members of the oligosaccharyl transferase complex, have been implicated in playing structural roles in the vesicle in mammalian cells, and the absence of these proteins has been shown to decrease denv replication. aedes aegypti is the main vector of the virus and has been used previously as a model organism to study mosquit ...201931414286
antibiotic resistant bacteria and commensal fungi are common and conserved in the mosquito microbiome.the emerging and increasing prevalence of bacterial antibiotic resistance is a significant public health challenge. to begin to tackle this problem, it will be critical to not only understand the origins of this resistance but also document environmental reservoirs of antibiotic resistance. in this study we investigated the possibility that both colony and field caught mosquitoes could harbor antibiotic resistant bacteria. specifically, we characterized the antibiotic resistant bacterial populat ...201931412044
midgut barriers prevent the replication and dissemination of the yellow fever vaccine in aedes aegypti.to be transmitted to vertebrate hosts via the saliva of their vectors, arthropod-borne viruses have to cross several barriers in the mosquito body, including the midgut infection and escape barriers. yellow fever virus (yfv) belongs to the genus flavivirus, which includes human viruses transmitted by aedes mosquitoes, such as dengue and zika viruses. the live-attenuated yfv-17d vaccine has been used safely and efficiently on a large scale since the end of world war ii. early studies have shown, ...201931412040
nature of complex network of dengue epidemic as a scale-free network.dengue epidemic is a dynamic and complex phenomenon that has gained considerable attention due to its injurious effects. the focus of this study is to statically analyze the nature of the dengue epidemic network in terms of whether it follows the features of a scale-free network or a random network.201931406610
rapid screening of aedes aegypti mosquitoes for susceptibility to insecticides as part of zika emergency response, puerto rico.in response to the 2016 zika outbreak, aedes aegypti mosquitoes from 38 locations across puerto rico were screened using centers for disease control and prevention bottle bioassays for sensitivity to insecticides used for mosquito control. all populations were resistant to pyrethroids. naled, an organophosphate, was the most effective insecticide, killing all mosquitoes tested.201931538919
black soldier fly (hermetia illucens) larvae powder as a larval diet ingredient for mass-rearing aedes mosquitoes.the mass production of mosquitoes is becoming more wide-spread due to the increased application of the sterile insect technique (sit) and other genetic control programmes. due to the variable availability and high cost of the bovine liver powder (blp) constituent of many current larval diets, there is an urgent demand for new ingredients in order to support sustainable and efficient mosquito production while reducing rearing cost, without affecting the quality of the insects produced. two black ...201931535969
pyriproxyfen, a juvenile hormone analog, damages midgut cells and interferes with behaviors of aedes aegypti larvae.juvenile hormone analogs (jha) are known to interfere with growth and biosynthesis of insects with potential for insecticide action. however, there has been comparatively few data on morphological effects of jha on insect organs. to determine pyriproxyfen effects on aedes aegypti larvae, we conducted toxicity, behavioral bioassays and assessed ultrastructural effects of pyriproxyfen on midgut cells. a. aegypti larvae were exposed in aqueous solution of pyriproxyfen lc50 concentrations and evalua ...201931534837
oviposition site attraction of aedes albopictus to sites with conspecific and heterospecific larvae during an ongoing invasion in medellín, colombia.aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus are two globally invasive vectors with similar ecological niches. encounters between them can result in either competitive exclusion or stable co-existence, but it is unclear what drives these variable outcomes. larval competition in favor of ae. albopictus is a main hypothesis for the competitive exclusion of ae. aegypti observed in some regions. however, the role of oviposition preference in determining the degree of competitive larval interactions in the fie ...201931533784
vector competence: what has zika virus taught us?the unprecedented outbreak of zika virus (zikv) infection in the americas from 2015 to 2017 prompted the publication of a large body of vector competence data in a relatively short period of time. although differences in vector competence as a result of disparities in mosquito populations and viral strains are to be expected, the limited competence of many populations of the urban mosquito vector, aedes aegypti, from the americas (when its susceptibility is viewed relative to other circulating/r ...201931533267
the genetic structure of aedes aegypti populations is driven by boat traffic in the peruvian amazon.in the americas, as in much of the rest of the world, the dengue virus vector aedes aegypti is found in close association with human habitations, often leading to high population densities of mosquitoes in urban settings. in the peruvian amazon, this vector has been expanding to rural communities over the last 10-15 years, but to date, the population genetic structure of ae. aegypti in this region has not been characterized. to investigate the relationship between ae. aegypti gene flow and human ...201931532762
update on the distribution of aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae) in misiones, argentina.the asian tiger mosquito ( aedes albopictus, diptera: culicidae) has spread rapidly in the last 30 years from its native region in southeast asia. in argentina, studies on its potential distribution suggest that this species could be found in temperate zones of the province of buenos aires. however, since its initial detection in 1998 ae. albopictus is bounded to the subtropical province of misiones. to evaluate the presence and abundance of ae. albopictus in the northeast of argentina, we preli ...201931531624
a rare presentation of coinfection: dengue virus and hepatitis a virus.dengue fever caused by dengue virus is a common tropical infection transmitted by the mosquitos aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus. four strains of the genus flavivirus is responsible for the epidemics of varying severity. hepatitis a caused by hepatitis a virus is spread by faecal-oral route. the culprit virus is a hepatovirus. coinfection with dengue virus and hepatitis a virus is rare and is a diagnostic as well as management challenge to the medical professional. we report a patient who pres ...201931531251
environmental suitability for aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus and the spatial distribution of major arboviral infections in mexico.this paper discusses a comparative geographic distribution of aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus mosquitoes in mexico, using environmental suitability modeling and reported cases of arboviral infections.201931528740
host serum iron modulates dengue virus acquisition by mosquitoes.a blood meal is the primary route through which mosquitoes acquire an arbovirus infection. blood components or their metabolites may regulate the susceptibility of mosquitoes to arboviruses. here we report that serum iron in human blood influences dengue virus acquisition by mosquitoes. dengue virus acquisition by aedes aegypti was inversely correlated with the iron concentration in serum from human donors. in a mouse-mosquito acquisition model, iron supplementation reduced dengue virus prevalen ...201931527795
human odour coding in the yellow fever mosquito, aedes aegypti.insects use their olfactory systems to obtain chemical information on mating partners, oviposition sites and food. the yellow fever mosquito aedes aegypti, an important vector of human infectious diseases, shows strong preference for human blood meals. this study investigated the chemical basis of host detection by characterizing the neuronal responses of antennal olfactory sensilla of female ae. aegypti to 103 compounds from human skin emanations. the effect of blood feeding on the responses of ...201931527631
use of maldi-tof ms to identify the culturable midgut microbiota of laboratory and wild mosquitoes.mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting many pathogens to humans and aedes aegypti, aedes albopictus and culex quinquefasciatus are important vectors in the world. the microbiota plays an important role in developmental studies that involve impacts on the biological cycle of mosquitoes and vector control strategies. in this study, the aim was to understand the environment plays in the microbiota culturable diversity of aedes aegytpi, aedes albopictus and culex quinquefasciatus. midgut of stu ...201931525322
toxic effect of essential oil and its compounds isolated from sphaeranthus amaranthoides burm. f. against dengue mosquito vector aedes aegypti linn.aedes aegypti is a major mosquito vector that can transfer many deadly diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, zika, and yellow fever viruses. due to the developing resistance among the vector populations by the application of chemical insecticides, alternative eco-friendly vector management strategies are being focused. in this aspect, the present study was carried out to evaluate the mosquitocidal potentials of essential oil of sphaeranthus amaranthoides (eo-sa). eo-sa was found to be effective ...201931519251
cyp-mediated resistance and cross-resistance to pyrethroids and organophosphates in aedes aegypti in the presence and absence of kdr.aedes aegypti thrives in urban environments and transmits several debilitating human viral diseases. thus, our ability to control this mosquito species in endemic areas is of utmost importance. the use of insecticides, mostly pyrethroids and organophosphates (ops), has long been the primary means of controlling a. aegypti, but widespread insecticide resistance has emerged. the two main mechanisms of pyrethroid resistance in a. aegypti are cyp-mediated detoxification and mutations in the target s ...201931519246
chemical composition of the essential oil and n-hexane extract of stachys tmolea subsp. tmolea boiss., an endemic species of turkey, and their mosquitocidal activity against dengue vector aesdes aegypti.stachys tmolea subsp. tmolea boiss. is endemic to turkey and is a species of the genus stachys l. which is one of the largest genera of the family lamiaceae with about 300 species. the aims of this study were to examine the chemical composition of the essential oil and n-hexane extract of s. tmolea subsp. tmolea as natural sources of insecticidal activity against the dengue vector, aedes aegypti. analysis of the essential oil by gc-fid and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (gc-ms) systems ide ...201931516330
temporal pattern of mutations in the knockdown resistance (kdr) gene of aedes aegypti mosquitoes sampled from southern taiwan.aedes mosquitoes are the principal dengue vector in taiwan, where the use of insecticides is a key element in the national control strategy. however, control efforts are constrained by the development of resistance to most insecticides, including pyrethroids. in this study, mutations in the voltage-gated sodium channel (vgsc) gene resulting in knockdown resistance (kdr) were examined in aedes aegypti. fragments of the vgsc gene were polymerase chain reaction (pcr)-amplified followed by restricti ...201931516108
transgenic aedes aegypti mosquitoes transfer genes into a natural population.in an attempt to control the mosquito-borne diseases yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, and zika fevers, a strain of transgenically modified aedes aegypti mosquitoes containing a dominant lethal gene has been developed by a commercial company, oxitec ltd. if lethality is complete, releasing this strain should only reduce population size and not affect the genetics of the target populations. approximately 450 thousand males of this strain were released each week for 27 months in jacobina, bahia, ...201931506595
differences in the transmission of dengue fever by different serotypes of dengue virus.dengue fever is the most common arbovirus in the world, and all four serotypes are infectious and pathogenic, but dengue virus (denv)-1 and denv-2 are the most prevalent in guangdong province. to investigate the differences in serotypes, we evaluated the replication, pathogenicity, and ns1 expression of denv-2 and denv-3 in cells, and further investigated the effects of ns1 on viral replication and transmission. the results of this study indicated that denv-2 replicated faster and was more patho ...201931503521
identification of critical factors that significantly affect the dose-response in mosquitoes irradiated as pupae.the sterile insect technique (sit) for use against mosquitoes consists of several steps including the production of the target species in large numbers, the separation of males and females, the sterilization of the males, and the packing, transport and release of the sterile males at the target site. the sterility of the males is the basis of the technique; for this, efficient and standardized irradiation methods are needed to ensure that the required level of sterility is reliably and reproduci ...201931500662
bioengineering of piper longum l. extract mediated silver nanoparticles and their potential biomedical applications.the present investigation highlights the strong antioxidant, anticancer and larvicidal potential of green synthesized silver nanoparticles (agnps) using aqueous leaf extract of piper longum l. for their diverse therapeutic applications. the optimum conditions for the synthesis of agnps were recorded as 1 mm agno3, 60 ± 2 °c at ph 6 for 120 min. synthesized agnps proved to be highly stable and monodispersed as characterized through various techniques. uv-vis spectrum of biosynthesized agnps showe ...201931500006
implication of sexual transmission of zika on dengue and zika outbreaks.dengue and zika viruses belong to the same flavivirus family and usually cocirculate within the same area. both the viruses can be transmitted by a common mosquito species aedes aegypti. however, non-vector-borne transmission of zika virus, such as sexual transmission and vertical transmission, has been reported in recent studies. in this study, we develop a dengue-zika coinfection model with a particular focus on the impact of zika sexual transmission to the transmission dynamics of both dengue ...201931499705
differential susceptibility & replication potential of vero e6, bhk-21, rd, a-549, c6/36 cells & aedes aegypti mosquitoes to three strains of chikungunya virus.chikungunya virus (chikv), a mosquito-borne arthritogenic virus causes infections ranging from febrile illness to debilitating polyarthralgia in humans. re-emergence of the virus has affected millions of people in africa and asia since 2004. during the outbreak, a new lineage of the virus has evolved as an adaptation for enhanced replication and transmission by aedes albopictus mosquito. a study was designed to compare the susceptibility of four vertebrate cell lines, namely vero e6 (african gre ...201931496530
morphological study of aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae) eggs by x-ray computed microtomography.aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus are vectors of several arboviruses responsible for causing dengue, chikungunya, zika, and yellow fever viruses and microcephaly, resulting in a public health problem in several countries worldwide. even in this scenario, studies on the morphology of mosquito eggs are still lacking. in this paper, x-ray microtomography was used to study mosquito egg morphology. several parameters such as length, surface area, volume, area-by-volume ratio, eccentricity and center ...201931494346
differential response to plant- and human-derived odorants in field surveillance of the dengue vector, aedes aegypti.linalool oxide (lo) and hexanoic acid (ha) represent plant- and human-derived odorants, respectively, previously found as attractants for the dengue vector aedes aegypti. here, we investigated if a blend of both compounds can improve captures of this mosquito species in field trials in two dengue endemic sites, kilifi and busia counties in kenya. ae. aegypti captures were significantly higher in kilifi than busia (χ21,142 = 170.63, p < 0.0001) and varied by treatments (χ25,137 = 151.19, p = 0.00 ...201931494122
genetic stability of live-attenuated zika vaccine candidates.zika virus (zikv) has drawn global attention as the etiologic agent of zika congenital syndrome in babies born to infected pregnant women. to prevent future zikv outbreaks and protect persons at risk for severe disease, we developed two live-attenuated vaccine (lav) candidates containing 10- or 20-nucleotide deletions in the 3'utr of the viral genome (δ10 and δ20). after a single-dose immunization, both δ10 and δ20 lavs protected mice and non-human primates against zikv infection. here, we chara ...201931493417
subgenomic flavivirus rna binds the mosquito dead/h-box helicase me31b and determines zika virus transmission by aedes aegypti.zika virus (zikv) is an arthropod-borne flavivirus predominantly transmitted by aedes aegypti mosquitoes and poses a global human health threat. all flaviviruses, including those that exclusively replicate in mosquitoes, produce a highly abundant, noncoding subgenomic flavivirus rna (sfrna) in infected cells, which implies an important function of sfrna during mosquito infection. currently, the role of sfrna in flavivirus transmission by mosquitoes is not well understood. here, we demonstrate th ...201931488709
applying fuzzy logic to assess the biogeographical risk of dengue in south america.over the last decade, reports about dengue cases have increase worldwide, which is particularly worrisome in south america due to the historic record of dengue outbreaks from the seventeenth century until the first half of the twentieth century. dengue is a viral disease that involves insect vectors, namely aedes aegypti and ae. albopictus, which implies that, to prevent and combat outbreaks, it is necessary to understand the set of ecological and biogeographical factors affecting both the vecto ...201931488198
waterproof, low-cost, long-battery-life sound trap for surveillance of male aedes aegypti for rear-and-release mosquito control programmes.sterile male rear-and-release programmes are of growing interest for controlling aedes aegypti, including use an "incompatible insect technique" (iit) to suppress transmission of dengue, zika, and other viruses. under iit, males infected with wolbachia are released into the suppression area to induce cytoplasmic incompatibility in uninfected populations. these and similar mosquito-release programmes require cost-effective field surveys of both sexes to optimize the locations, timing, and quantit ...201931488182
a graph-based approach for finding the dengue infection pathways in humans using protein-protein interactions.dengue virus (denv) is one of the deadly arboviruses, which is primarily transmitted by aedes aegypti, and causes dengue infection to the humans. according to who, every year around 390 million humans are affected by denv, of which around 50 million deaths are reported. knowledge of the various diseases caused by the denv would greatly encourage to understand the infection mechanism and help to design new antiviral drug discovery. we propose a quasi-clique and quasi-biclique algorithm to classif ...201931486690
vertical transmission of dengue virus in aedes aegypti and its role in the epidemiological persistence of dengue in central and southern mexico.aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus are the main mosquito species responsible for dengue virus (denv) transmission to humans in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. the role of vertical transmission in the epidemiology of dengue and the maintenance of this arbovirus in nature during interepidemic periods remain poorly understood, and denv vertical transmission could sustain the existence of virus reservoirs within aedes populations.201931483936
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