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Vertical Transmission of Zika Virus in Aedes aegypti Produces Potentially Infectious Progeny
9 Jun 2020
Abstract excerpt
Vertical transmission, or pathogen transfer from female to offspring, can facilitate the persistence of emerging arboviruses, such as Zika virus (ZIKV), through periods of low horizontal transmission or adverse environmental conditions. We aimed at determining the rate of vertical transmission for ZIKV in its principal vector, Aedes aegypti, and the vector competence of vertically infected progeny. Aedes aegypti...
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