J. D. Pilgrim

Emergence Risks from Within? Metagenomic Analysis of Mosquito Viromes from Two Zoos Reveals Mosquito-associated Orthobunyaviruses in the UK

The paper analyzes mosquito viromes from UK zoos using metagenomics, identifying two novel Orthobunyaviruses, including one potentially arbovirus.

Mosquito Viromes in England and Wales Reveal Hidden Arbovirus Signals and Limited Ecological Structuring

This study identifies 41 viral taxa, including 11 novel species, in UK Culex mosquitoes using HTS, revealing hidden arbovirus signals and limited ecological structuring.

Impact of temperature on vector competence of Culex pipiens molestus: implications for Usutu virus transmission in temperate regions

This study shows that Culex pipiens molestus mosquitoes can transmit Usutu virus at 22°C, with higher viral loads and transmission rates compared to lower temperatures.

Lack of Vector Competence in UK Culex pipiens molestus for Oropouche Virus

The paper tests if UK Culex pipiens molestus mosquitoes can transmit Oropouche virus, finding no evidence of infection in tested individuals.

Meta-analyses of Culex blood-meals indicates strong regional effect on feeding patterns

This study analyzes global Culex blood-feeding data to show that feeding patterns vary between species and regions, influenced by external factors rather than phylogeny.

UK mosquitoes are competent to transmit Usutu virus at native temperatures

This study assesses the vector competence of UK mosquitoes for the local Usutu virus strain at regional temperatures, finding several species capable of transmitting the virus.

Comparative genomics of a novel Erwinia species associated with the Highland midge (Culicoides impunctatus)

The paper describes a novel Erwinia species associated with the Highland midge and analyzes its genome to understand its ecological role and potential interactions.

Emerging variants of canine enteric coronavirus associated with seasonal outbreaks of severe canine gastroenteric disease

The paper identifies a new CECoV variant associated with seasonal outbreaks of severe canine gastroenteritis and shows its genetic relationship to a 2020 variant, but not to human respiratory-related CECoV-like viruses.