Exposure to cooler temperatures during pupal development increases Aedes aegypti vector competence and the R0 for Zika virus
Tyler D. Pohlenz, Jeremy Vela, Martin Reyna, Chris Fredregill, Byul Hur, Madhav Erraguntla, Mark Lawley, Mustapha Debboun, Zach N. Adelman, Martial L. Ndeffo-Mbah, Kevin M. Myles
This study shows that cooler temperatures during the pupal stage of Aedes aegypti increase vector competence for Zika virus and raise its R0.
bioRxiv · Feb 16, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology