Mechanical transmission of dengue virus by Aedes aegypti may influence disease transmission dynamics during outbreaks
Journal
EBioMedicine
Journal Volume
94
Date Issued
2023-08
Author(s)
Li, Hsing-Han
Su, Matthew P
Tsou, Hsiao-Hui
Chang, Meng-Chun
Cheng, Yu-Chieh
Tsai, Kuen-Nan
Wang, Hsin-Wei
Chen, Guan-Hua
Tang, Cheng-Kang
Chung, Pei-Jung
Tsai, Wan-Ting
Huang, Li-Rung
Yueh, Yueh Andrew
Chen, Hsin-Wei
Pan, Chao-Ying
Akbari, Omar S
Chang, Hsiao-Han
Yu, Guann-Yi
Marshall, John M
Chen, Chun-Hong
Abstract
Dengue virus outbreaks are increasing in number and severity worldwide. Viral transmission is assumed to require a minimum time period of viral replication within the mosquito midgut. It is unknown if alternative transmission periods not requiring replication are possible.
Subjects
Aedes aegypti mosquito; Animal models of dengue virus; Dengue transmission; Mathematical modelling of disease outbreak
SDGs
Type
journal article