Role of invasive Aedes (Aedimorphus) vittatus in chikungunya virus transmission in the newly-invaded coastal island city of Mombasa, Kenya
Aedes vittatus was found widely distributed across the island city in significant numbers, suggesting that the species, which is predominant to most rural areas in Kenya, has invaded the city and successfully established. The presence of this species in the city, a confirmed vector of CHIKV, and along with Ae. aegypti which is the principle vector of CHIKV, potentially magnifies the risk of chikungunya outbreaks. This highlights the significance and need for integrated vector control strategies.
Authors
- Solomon Langat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9108-2261)
- Rosemary Sang
- Samson Konongoi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4615-334X)
- Edith Chepkorir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9658-0959)
- Armanda D. S. Bastos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9223-4204)
- Betty Chelangat
- Joel Lutomiah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8507-2024)
- James Mutisya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5046-1030)
- Victor Anyango
- Francis M. Musili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4689-5902)
Institutions
- Texas Tech University (US)
- Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (ZA)
- Kenya Medical Research Institute (KE)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2025-12-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013738
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00