Mosquito antiviral defense mechanisms: a delicate balance between innate immunity and persistent viral infection

Mosquito antiviral defense mechanisms: a delicate balance between innate immunity and persistent viral infection

Abstract Mosquito-borne diseases are associated with major global health burdens. Aedes spp. and Culex spp. are primarily responsible for the transmission of the most medically important mosquito-borne viruses, including dengue virus, West Nile virus and Zika virus. Despite the burden of these patho...

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Main Authors: Wai-Suet Lee, Julie A. Webster, Eugene T. Madzokere, Eloise B. Stephenson, Lara J. Herrero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Mosquito
Antiviral defense
RNAi pathway
Persistent infection
Transmission-blocking strategies
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3433-8

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