Dehydration Bouts Prompt Increased Activity And Blood Feeding By Mosquitoes
Richard W. Hagan, Elise M. Szuter, Andrew E. Rosselot, Christopher J. Holmes, Samantha C. Siler, Andrew J. Rosendale, Jacob M. Hendershot, Kiaira S. B. Elliott, Emily C. Jennings, Alexandre E. Rizlallah, Yanyu Xiao, Miki Watanabe, Lindsey E. Romick-Rosendale, Jason L. Rasgon, Joshua B. Benoit
This study shows dehydration increases blood feeding and activity in mosquitoes, likely to obtain water, and may enhance disease transmission.
bioRxiv · Apr 4, 2017 · PreprintPhysiology