Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) and Mosquito-Borne Viruses in the United States.
The Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus (Skuse), is a highly invasive species that continues to expand its geographic distribution both in the United States and in countries on other continents. Studies have demonstrated its susceptibility to infection with at least 32 viruses, including 13 that are present in the United States. Despite this susceptibility, its role as a significant competent vector in natural transmission cycles of arboviruses, has been limited. However, with the recent introductions of chikungunya and Zika viruses into the Americas, for which Ae. albopictus is a recognized vector, it is possible that the species may contribute to the transmission of these viruses to humans and perhaps other susceptible vertebrates.
Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS (dlvanlan@vet.ksu.edu; shiggs@k-state.edu; yshuang1985@ksu.edu).
Dana L
DL
Vanlandingham
Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS (dlvanlan@vet.ksu.edu; shiggs@k-state.edu; yshuang1985@ksu.edu) Biosecurity Research Institute, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS shiggs@k-state.edu.
Stephen
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Higgs
Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS (dlvanlan@vet.ksu.edu; shiggs@k-state.edu; yshuang1985@ksu.edu) Biosecurity Research Institute, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
Yan-Jang S
YJ
Huang
D000330:Aedes / Q000502:physiology / Q000821:virology*; D000818:Animals; D001102:Arbovirus Infections / Q000635:transmission* / Q000821:virology; D065632:Chikungunya Fever / Q000635:transmission / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D007303:Insect Vectors / Q000502:physiology / Q000821:virology*; D014481:United States; D000071243:Zika Virus Infection / Q000635:transmission / Q000821:virology
Aedes albopictus; arbovirology; mosquito-borne