Experimental studies on the vector potential of certain Culex species to West Nile virus.
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ABSTRACT
Experimental studies were carried out to determine the vector potential of four species of mosquitoes to West Nile (WN) virus, viz. Culex tritaeniorhynchus, Cx. vishnui, Cx. bitaeniorhynchus and Cx. univittatus. All the four species of mosquitoes successfully transmitted and supported the growth of WN virus. The study indicated that the four species of mosquitoes could act as potential vectors of WN virus in nature.
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Main subject:
West Nile Fever
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West Nile virus
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Female
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Culex
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Insect Vectors
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Animals
Language:
En
Year:
1997
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Article