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Transmission potential of Mayaro virus in Florida Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes
13 Jul 2018
Abstract excerpt
Mayaro virus (MAYV) is an emerging mosquito-borne arbovirus present in Central and South America that causes arthralgia and febrile illness. Domestic mosquitoes Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) and Aedes albopictus are potential vectors of MAYV that may allow for transmission to humans in urban settings. The present paper assesses susceptibility to infection, disseminated infection and transmission potential in...
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