In nature, viral coinfection is as widespread as viral infection alone. Viral coinfections often cause altered viral pathogenicity, disrupted host defense, and mixed-up clinical symptoms …
Epidemiological synergy between outbreaks of viruses transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, such as chikungunya, dengue, and Zika viruses, has resulted in coinfection of …
M Leggewie, C Scherer, M Altinli… - PLoS Neglected …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Since its detection in 2015 in Brazil, Zika virus (ZIKV) has remained in the spotlight of international public health and research as an emerging arboviral pathogen. In addition to …
Abstract Background The mosquito Aedes aegypti transmits two of the most serious mosquito-borne viruses, dengue virus (DENV) and Zika virus (ZIKV), which results in …
Dengue, an arboviral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, has been endemic in Brazil for decades. However, vector-control strategies have not led to a significant reduction in the …
Background Wolbachia's ability to restrict arbovirus transmission makes it a promising tool to combat mosquito-transmitted diseases. Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti are currently …
J Peng, M Zhang, G Wang, D Zhang… - PLOS Neglected …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Mosquito-borne arboviruses are expanding their territory and elevating their infection prevalence due to the rapid climate change, urbanization, and increased …
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) afflict more than one billion peoples in the world's poorest countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded seventeen NTDs in …
CC Chisenga, S Bosomprah, K Musukuma… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Introduction The re-emergence of vector borne diseases affecting millions of people in recent years has drawn attention to arboviruses globally. Here, we report on the sero …