Characterization of mosquito host-biting networks of potential Rift Valley fever virus vectors in north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa
Several mosquito species, including Ae. circumluteolus, and vertebrate host species, including cattle and nyala, could play a central role in RVFV transmission. Future research in this region should focus on these species to better understand RVFV amplification.
Authors
- Melinda K. Rostal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6563-5280)
- Alan C. Kemp
- William B. Karesh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6042-2860)
- Peter N. Thompson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2268-9748)
- Jacqueline Weyer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9471-2890)
- Takalani I. Makhanthisa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6044-3669)
- Milehna M. Guarido (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0737-1483)
Institutions
- National Health Laboratory Service (ZA)
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
- Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (ZA)
- EcoHealth Alliance (US)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2024-08-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06416-0
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.95
Funders
- National Research Foundation