The transmission of vector-borne pathogens is greatly influenced by the ecology of their
vector, which is in turn shaped by genetic ancestry, the environment, and the hosts that are …

SUMMARY West Nile Virus was introduced into the Western Hemisphere during the late
summer of 1999 and has been causing significant and sometimes severe human diseases …

Heterogeneity in host populations and communities can have large effects on the
transmission and control of a pathogen. In extreme cases, a few individuals give rise to the …

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV)(Flavivirus: Flaviviridae) is a leading cause of encephalitis
in eastern and southern Asia. The virus is maintained in a zoonotic cycle between ardeid …

The distribution and intensity of transmission of vector-borne pathogens can be strongly
influenced by the competence of vectors. Vector competence, in turn, can be influenced by …

Emerging infectious diseases present a formidable challenge to the conservation of native
species in the twenty-first century. Diseases caused by introduced pathogens have had …

Recent field studies have suggested that the dynamics of West Nile virus (WNV)
transmission are influenced strongly by a few key super spreader bird species that function …

Urban transmission of arthropod‐vectored disease has increased in recent decades.
Understanding and managing transmission potential in urban landscapes requires …

Host-feeding patterns of Culex pipiens L. collected in southwest suburban Chicago in 2005
were studied using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing techniques …

2013 BMA Medical Book Awards Winner As the importance of medical entomology
increases, access to up-to-date, authoritative information also becomes increasingly critical …