Mosquito aging modulates the development, virulence and transmission potential of pathogens
B. Some, E. Guissou, D. Da, Q. Richard, M. Choisy, K. Yameogo, D. F. d. S. Hien, R. S. Yerbanga, G. A. Ouedraogo, K. R. Dabire, R. Djidjou-Demasse, A. Cohuet, T. Lefevre
This study shows that older mosquitoes transmit malaria less efficiently but live longer when infected, affecting transmission dynamics.
bioRxiv · Sep 21, 2023 · PreprintEcology