The role of vector trait variation in vector-borne disease dynamics
Many important endemic and emerging diseases are transmitted by vectors that are biting
arthropods. The functional traits of vectors can affect pathogen transmission rates directly …
arthropods. The functional traits of vectors can affect pathogen transmission rates directly …
[HTML][HTML] Temperature-dependent variation in the extrinsic incubation period elevates the risk of vector-borne disease emergence
Identifying ecological drivers of disease transmission is central to understanding disease
risks. For vector-borne diseases, temperature is a major determinant of transmission …
risks. For vector-borne diseases, temperature is a major determinant of transmission …
Modelling West Nile virus transmission risk in Europe: effect of temperature and mosquito biotypes on the basic reproduction number
CBF Vogels, N Hartemink, CJM Koenraadt - Scientific Reports, 2017 - nature.com
West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus which has caused repeated outbreaks
in humans in southern and central Europe, but thus far not in northern Europe. The main …
in humans in southern and central Europe, but thus far not in northern Europe. The main …
The impact of temperature changes on vector-borne disease transmission: Culicoides midges and bluetongue virus
SPC Brand, MJ Keeling - Journal of the Royal Society …, 2017 - royalsocietypublishing.org
It is a long recognized fact that climatic variations, especially temperature, affect the life
history of biting insects. This is particularly important when considering vector-borne …
history of biting insects. This is particularly important when considering vector-borne …
Phenotypic plasticity as a cause and consequence of population dynamics
Predicting complex species‐environment interactions is crucial for guiding conservation and
mitigation strategies in a dynamically changing world. Phenotypic plasticity is a mechanism …
mitigation strategies in a dynamically changing world. Phenotypic plasticity is a mechanism …
Omitting age-dependent mosquito mortality in malaria models underestimates the effectiveness of insecticide-treated nets
Mathematical models of vector-borne infections, including malaria, often assume age-
independent mortality rates of vectors, despite evidence that many insects senesce. In this …
independent mortality rates of vectors, despite evidence that many insects senesce. In this …
Predicting temperature-dependent transmission suitability of bluetongue virus in livestock
The transmission of vector-borne diseases is governed by complex factors including
pathogen characteristics, vector–host interactions, and environmental conditions …
pathogen characteristics, vector–host interactions, and environmental conditions …
Effect of Constant Temperatures on Culicoides sonorensis Midge Physiology and Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Infection
Simple Summary Culicoides biting midges are nuisance pests of livestock and well-known
vectors of veterinary arboviruses, such as vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV). Female midges …
vectors of veterinary arboviruses, such as vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV). Female midges …
Modeling Temperature Effects on Population Density of the Dengue Mosquito Aedes aegypti
F El Moustaid, LR Johnson - Insects, 2019 - mdpi.com
Mosquito density plays an important role in the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as
dengue and Zika. While it remains very challenging to estimate the density of mosquitoes …
dengue and Zika. While it remains very challenging to estimate the density of mosquitoes …
Assessing the potential for Bluetongue virus 8 to spread and vaccination strategies in Scotland
Europe has seen frequent outbreaks of Bluetongue (BT) disease since 2006, including an
outbreak of BT virus serotype 8 in central France during 2015 that has continued to spread …
outbreak of BT virus serotype 8 in central France during 2015 that has continued to spread …