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Comparative Potential of Aedes triseriatus, Aedes albopictus, and Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) to Transovarially Transmit La Crosse Virus
1 Jul 2006
Abstract excerpt
Aedes triseriatus (Say) (Diptera: Culicidae), the major vector of La Crosse (LAC) virus, efficiently transmits LAC virus both horizontally and transovarially. We compared the vector competence and transovarial transmission ability of Ae. triseriatus, Aedes albopictus Skuse, and Aedes aegypti (L.) for LAC virus. Ae. triseriatus and Ae. albopictus were significantly more susceptible to oral infection with LAC virus...
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