Autor(es): Rosenberg, Ronald; Ben Beard, C.

Resumo: Infections with vector-borne pathogens are a major source of emerging diseases. The ability of vectors to bridge spatial and ecologic gaps between animals and humans increases opportunities for emergence. Small adaptations of a pathogen to a vector can have profound effects on the rate of transmission to humans.

Palavras-Chave: Virus; Emergence; Mosquito

Imprenta: Emerging Infectious Diseases, v. 17, n. 5, 2011

Identificador do Objeto Digital: 10.3201/eid1705.110310

Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Infectious diseases ; Aedes aegypti - Epidemiology ; Aedes aegypti - Public health ; Aedes aegypti - Zika fever

Data de Publicação: 2011