Abstract
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an arthropod-borne virus (arbovirus) transmitted by mosquito vectors. Specific aspects of CHIKV interaction with its vectors play a significant role in virus biology, and therefore have a direct influence on the process of CHIKV emergence and the resultant dynamics of outbreaks. The focus of this review is to summarize current understanding of the intrinsic (determined by virus and mosquito genetics) and extrinsic (environmental) factors as well as the complex interplay between them that governs the process of the CHIKVvector interaction, determines CHIKV transmission dynamics and ultimately the process of disease emergence. Recent advances in CHIKV control through vector manipulation are also discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Chikungunya Virus |
Subtitle of host publication | Advances in Biology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 99-126 |
Number of pages | 28 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319429588 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319429564 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Aedes aegypti
- Aedes albopictus
- E1 and E2 glycoproteins mutations
- Transmission cycle
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- General Immunology and Microbiology