Epidemic alphaviruses: ecology, emergence and outbreaks
Over the past century, the emergence/reemergence of arthropod-borne zoonotic agents has
been a growing public health concern. In particular, agents from the genus Alphavirus pose …
been a growing public health concern. In particular, agents from the genus Alphavirus pose …
Not all mosquitoes are created equal: A synthesis of vector competence experiments reinforces virus associations of Australian mosquitoes
The globalization of mosquito-borne arboviral diseases has placed more than half of the
human population at risk. Understanding arbovirus ecology, including the role individual …
human population at risk. Understanding arbovirus ecology, including the role individual …
Insights into antibody-mediated alphavirus immunity and vaccine development landscape
A Torres-Ruesta, RSL Chee, LFP Ng - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
Alphaviruses are mosquito-borne pathogens distributed worldwide in tropical and temperate
areas causing a wide range of symptoms ranging from inflammatory arthritis-like …
areas causing a wide range of symptoms ranging from inflammatory arthritis-like …
Physiology and ecology combine to determine host and vector importance for Ross River virus
Identifying the key vector and host species that drive the transmission of zoonotic pathogens
is notoriously difficult but critical for disease control. We present a nested approach for …
is notoriously difficult but critical for disease control. We present a nested approach for …
Uncovering the genetic diversity within the Aedes notoscriptus virome and isolation of new viruses from this highly urbanised and invasive mosquito
Abstract The Australian backyard mosquito, Aedes notoscriptus, is a highly urbanised pest
species that has invaded New Zealand and the USA. Importantly, Ae. notoscriptus has been …
species that has invaded New Zealand and the USA. Importantly, Ae. notoscriptus has been …
Spatial and temporal patterns of Ross River virus in south east Queensland, Australia: Identification of hot spots at the rural-urban interface
Abstract Background Ross River virus (RRV) is responsible for the most common vector-
borne disease of humans reported in Australia. The virus circulates in enzootic cycles …
borne disease of humans reported in Australia. The virus circulates in enzootic cycles …
[HTML][HTML] Arbovirus Transmission in Australia from 2002 to 2017
E Viennet, FD Frentiu, E McKenna… - Biology, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Arboviruses, such as Ross River virus, Barmah Forest virus, and dengue
virus, have the potential to pose a public health threat in Australia. Certain arboviruses pose …
virus, have the potential to pose a public health threat in Australia. Certain arboviruses pose …
[HTML][HTML] Prediction of Ross River Virus Incidence Using Mosquito Data in Three Cities of Queensland, Australia
Ross River virus (RRV) is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Australia, with
Queensland recording high incidence rates (with an annual average incidence rate of …
Queensland recording high incidence rates (with an annual average incidence rate of …
[HTML][HTML] An evaluation of the landscape structure and La Niña climatic anomalies associated with Japanese encephalitis virus outbreaks reported in Australian …
MG Walsh, C Webb, V Brookes - One Health, 2023 - Elsevier
The widespread activity of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) reported in previously
unaffected regions of eastern and southern Australia in 2022 represents the most significant …
unaffected regions of eastern and southern Australia in 2022 represents the most significant …
Mosquito bloodmeals can be used to determine vertebrate diversity, host preference, and pathogen exposure in humans and wildlife
The surveillance and detection of zoonotic pathogens in animals is essential for predicting
disease transmission pathways and the risks of spillover, but challenges include the costs …
disease transmission pathways and the risks of spillover, but challenges include the costs …