Genetic and Antiviral Potential Characterization of Four Insect-Specific Viruses Identified and Isolated from Mosquitoes in Yunnan Province

Mosquitoes, comprising over 300 species, are pivotal vectors for transmitting arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) to vertebrates via bites, posing a significant public health threat with approximately 700,000 annual deaths. In contrast, insect-specific viruses (ISVs) exclusively infect insects and...

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Main Authors: Qinxuan Miao, Lulu Deng, Xiang Le, Qian Li, Yuting Ning, Yimeng Duan, Qi Liu, Yinzhu Tao, Binghui Wang, Xueshan Xia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/17/5/596
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