Experimental studies on the vector potential of certain Culex species to West Nile virus
Ilkal, M.A.; Mavale, M.S.; Prasanna, Y.; Jacob, P.G.; Geevarghese, G.; Banerjee, K.
Indian Journal of Medical Research 106: 225-228
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5340 PMID: 9378528 Document Number: 477943
Experimental studies were carried out to determine the vector potential of four species of mosquitoes to West Nile (WN) virus, viz. Culex tritaeniorhynchus, Cx. vishnui, Cx. bitaeniorhynchus and Cx. univittatus. All the four species of mosquitoes successfully transmitted and supported the growth of WN virus. The study Indicated that the four species of mosquitoes could act as potential vectors of WN virus in nature.