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Mosquitoes as Suitable Vectors for Alphaviruses.
Viruses - 14 Feb 2018
Lim Elisa X Y, Lee Wai Suet, Madzokere Eugene T, Herrero Lara J
Abstract excerpt
Alphaviruses are arthropod-borne viruses and are predominantly transmitted via mosquito vectors. This vector preference by alphaviruses raises the important question of the determinants that contribute to vector competence. There are several tissue barriers of the mosquito that the virus must overcome in order to establish a productive infection. Of importance are the midgut, basal lamina and the salivary glands....
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