High vector competence for chikungunya virus but heavily reduced locomotor activity of Aedes albopictus from Germany at low temperatures

High vector competence for chikungunya virus but heavily reduced locomotor activity of Aedes albopictus from Germany at low temperatures

Abstract Background The incidence of human infections caused by arthropod-borne viruses, such as the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), has increased globally due to a number of factors, such as climate change and globalization. The exotic mosquito species Aedes albopictus is a significant vector for CHIKV,...

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Main Authors: Renke Lühken, Leif Rauhöft, Björn Pluskota, Unchana Lange, Michelle Helms, Norbert Becker, Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit, Carola Kuhn, Egbert Tannich, Stephanie Jansen, Anna Heitmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Chikungunya virus
Aedes albopictus
Vector competence
Vector capacity
Locomotor activity
Low temperature
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06594-x
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