Exposure to cooler temperatures during pupal development increases Aedes aegypti vector competence and the R0 for Zika virus
T. D. Pohlenz, J. Vela, M. Reyna, C. Fredregill, B. Hur, M. Erraguntla, M. Lawley, M. Debboun, Z. N. Adelman, M. L. Ndeffo-Mbah, K. 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