Serosurvey of Human Antibodies Recognizing Aedes aegypti D7 Salivary Proteins in Colombia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dengue is one of the most geographically significant mosquito-borne viral diseases transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. During blood feeding, mosquitoes deposit salivary proteins that induce antibody responses. These can be related to the intensity of exposure to bites. Some mosquito salivary proteins, such as D7 proteins, are known as potent allergens. The antibody response to D7 proteins can be used as a marker to evaluate the risk of exposure and disease transmission and provide critical information for understanding the dynamics of vector-host interactions.

Methods

The study was conducted at the Los Patios Hospital, Cucuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia. A total of 63 participants were enrolled in the study. Participants were categorized into three disease s

SUBMITTER: Londono-Renteria BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5968123 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature