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How important is vertical transmission in mosquitoes for the persistence of dengue? Insights from a mathematical model
25 Jan 2010
Abstract excerpt
In many regions dengue incidence fluctuates seasonally with few if any infections reported in unfavourable periods. It has been hypothesized that vertical transmission within the mosquito population allows the virus to persist at these times. A review of the literature shows that vertical infection efficiencies are 1-4%. Using a mathematical model we argue that at these infection rates vertical transmission is...
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