The potential role of the Asian bush mosquito Aedes japonicus as spillover vector for West Nile virus in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years the Asian bush mosquito Aedes japonicus has invaded Europe, including the Netherlands. This species is a known vector for a range of arboviruses, possibly including West Nile virus (WNV). As WNV emerged in the Netherlands in 2020, it is important to investigate the vectorial capacity of mosquito species present in the Netherlands to estimate the risk of future outbreaks and further spread of the virus. Therefore, this study evaluates the potential role of Ae. japonicus in WNV transmission and spillover from birds to dead-end hosts in the Netherlands.

Methods

We conducted human landing collections in allotment gardens (Lelystad, the Netherlands) in June, August and September 2021 to study the diurnal and seasonal host-seeking behaviour of Ae. japoni

SUBMITTER: Linthout C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11181672 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature