Natural salivary gland barrier curtails Zika virus transmission in Thai Aedes aegypti.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vector competence is a critical determinant of arbovirus transmission dynamics, yet most studies in Thailand have primarily examined Aedes aegypti susceptibility to infection and systemic viral dissemination rather than the mosquito's potential to transmit infectious virions. Given that transmission potential varies among mosquito populations, identifying population-specific transmission barriers is crucial for optimizing vector control strategies especially under budget and resource constrains.

Methodology/principal findings

This study assessed the Zika virus (ZIKV) transmission potential of three Ae. aegypti populations from Thailand: two field-derived populations from Chiang Mai (CSP) and Nakhon Sawan (NAK) and a long-established laboratory strain (DMSC). Follo

SUBMITTER: Sartsanga C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12578335 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature