N. Vasilakis

Forest edge landscape context affects mosquito community composition and risk of pathogen emergence

The paper examines how different forest edge landscapes affect mosquito communities and pathogen emergence risk in the Amazon rainforest.

Yellow Fever Emergence: Role of Heterologous Flavivirus Immunity in Preventing Urban Transmission

The paper shows that prior immunity to dengue and Zika viruses reduces yellow fever viremia, limiting mosquito infection and urban transmission risk.

Potential of Ilheus virus to emerge

This study develops murine models of Ilheus virus infection and shows Aedes mosquitoes are highly susceptible, suggesting ILHV is poised for emergence in the neotropics.

Madariaga and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus seroprevalence in rodent enzootic hosts in Eastern and Western Panama

This study examines seroprevalence of Madariaga and Venezuelan equine encephalitis viruses in rodents across Eastern and Western Panama, revealing spatial and species-specific patterns.

Immunologically mediated trade-offs shaping transmission of sylvatic dengue and Zika viruses in native and novel non-human primate hosts

This study investigates immunological trade-offs in non-human primate hosts for dengue and Zika viruses, finding that higher viral replication correlates with increased transmission but reduced antibody response.

Ecological drivers of sustained enzootic yellow fever virus transmission in Brazil, 2017-2021

The paper investigates the ecological drivers of sustained yellow fever virus (YFV) transmission in Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2017-2021, finding higher infection and intensity in rural areas and warm/rainy seasons.

Emergence of Zika virus: Direct reversion of mutations and fitness restoration prior to spread to the Americas

This study identifies four mutations in Zika virus that reversed prior mutations, restoring fitness for urban transmission and increasing epidemic risk before the virus spread to the Americas.

Evolution of resistance to fluoroquinolones by dengue virus serotype 4 provides insight into mechanism of action and consequences for viral fitness

This study investigates resistance to fluoroquinolones in dengue virus serotype 4 and finds that resistance mutations affect viral fitness and binding/entry mechanisms.