Vector Competence Analyses on Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes using Zika Virus

J Vis Exp. 2020 May 31:(159). doi: 10.3791/61112.

Abstract

The procedures presented describe a generalized methodology to infect Aedes aegypti mosquitoes with Zika virus under laboratory conditions to determine the rate of infection, disseminated infection, and potential transmission of the virus in the mosquito population in question. These procedures are widely utilized with various modifications in vector competence evaluations globally. They are important in determining the potential role that a given mosquito (i.e., species, population, individual) may play in the transmission of a given agent.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Aedes / virology*
  • Animals
  • Mosquito Vectors*
  • Viral Load
  • Zika Virus / isolation & purification*
  • Zika Virus Infection / transmission*