Mosquito immune cells enhance dengue and Zika virus dissemination in Aedes aegypti
D. R. Hall, R. M. Johnson, H. Kwon, Z. Ferdous, S. V. Laredo-Tiscareno, B. J. Blitvich, D. E. Brackney, R. C. Smith
This study shows mosquito immune cells help spread dengue and Zika viruses in Aedes aegypti, supporting a 'trojan horse' model of virus dissemination.
bioRxiv · Apr 3, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology