The invasive mosquito species Aedes albopictus: current knowledge and future perspectives
One of the most dynamic events in public health is being mediated by the global spread of
the invasive mosquito Aedes albopictus. Its rapid expansion and vectorial capacity for …
the invasive mosquito Aedes albopictus. Its rapid expansion and vectorial capacity for …
[HTML][HTML] Zika virus in Brazil and the danger of infestation by Aedes (Stegomyia) mosquitoes
CB Marcondes, MFFM Ximenes - Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de …, 2015 - SciELO Brasil
Zika virus, already widely distributed in Africa and Asia, was recently reported in two
Northeastern Brazilian: State of Bahia and State of Rio Grande do Norte, and one …
Northeastern Brazilian: State of Bahia and State of Rio Grande do Norte, and one …
[HTML][HTML] Aedes albopictus, an arbovirus vector: from the darkness to the light
The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894), is an invasive species that can
be found on all continents. The species, originally considered a secondary vector of viruses …
be found on all continents. The species, originally considered a secondary vector of viruses …
Persistent chronic inflammation and infection by Chikungunya arthritogenic alphavirus in spite of a robust host immune response
JJ Hoarau, MC Jaffar Bandjee… - The Journal of …, 2010 - journals.aai.org
Alphaviruses, including Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), produce a transient illness in humans,
but severe forms leading to chronic incapacitating arthralgia/arthritis have been reported by …
but severe forms leading to chronic incapacitating arthralgia/arthritis have been reported by …
Biology and pathogenesis of chikungunya virus
O Schwartz, ML Albert - Nature Reviews Microbiology, 2010 - nature.com
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a re-emerging mosquito-borne alphavirus responsible for a
recent, unexpectedly severe epidemic in countries of the Indian Ocean region. Although …
recent, unexpectedly severe epidemic in countries of the Indian Ocean region. Although …
[HTML][HTML] Replication cycle of chikungunya: a re-emerging arbovirus
Arboviruses (or arthropod-borne viruses), represent a threat for the new century. The 2005–
2006 year unprecedented epidemics of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in the French Reunion …
2006 year unprecedented epidemics of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in the French Reunion …
[HTML][HTML] A scoping review of Chikungunya virus infection: epidemiology, clinical characteristics, viral co-circulation complications, and control
JVJ Silva Jr, LF Ludwig-Begall, EF de Oliveira-Filho… - Acta tropica, 2018 - Elsevier
Chikungunya fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness characterized by a sudden onset of
fever associated with joint pains. It was first described in the 1950s during a Chikungunya …
fever associated with joint pains. It was first described in the 1950s during a Chikungunya …
Sequential adaptive mutations enhance efficient vector switching by Chikungunya virus and its epidemic emergence
KA Tsetsarkin, SC Weaver - PLoS pathogens, 2011 - journals.plos.org
The adaptation of Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) to a new vector, the Aedes albopictus
mosquito, is a major factor contributing to its ongoing re-emergence in a series of large …
mosquito, is a major factor contributing to its ongoing re-emergence in a series of large …
IL-1β, IL-6, and RANTES as biomarkers of Chikungunya severity
Background Little is known about the immunopathogenesis of Chikungunya virus.
Circulating levels of immune mediators and growth factors were analyzed from patients …
Circulating levels of immune mediators and growth factors were analyzed from patients …
Dengue and chikungunya: long-distance spread and outbreaks in naïve areas
G Rezza - Pathogens and global health, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Mosquito-borne virus infections, such as dengue and chikungunya, are continuously
expanding their geographical range. The dengue virus, which is known to be a common …
expanding their geographical range. The dengue virus, which is known to be a common …