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First report of naturally infected Aedes aegypti with chikungunya virus genotype ECSA in the Americas.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jun 2017
Costa-da-Silva André Luis, Ioshino Rafaella Sayuri, Petersen Vivian, Lima Antonio Fernando, Cunha Marielton Dos Passos, Wiley Michael R, Ladner Jason T, Prieto Karla, Palacios Gustavo, Costa Danuza Duarte, Suesdek Lincoln, Zanotto Paolo Marinho de Andrade, Capurro Margareth Lara
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BACKGROUND: The worldwide expansion of new emergent arboviruses such as Chikungunya and Zika reinforces the importance in understanding the role of mosquito species in spreading these pathogens in affected regions. This knowledge is essential for developing effective programs based on species specificity to avoid the establishment of endemic transmission cycles sustained by the identified local vectors. Although...
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