Low Aedes aegypti Vector Competence for Zika Virus from Viremic Rhesus Macaques

by Fernandes et al.

This paper finds that Ae. aegypti vector competence for ZIKV from macaques is low, likely to be due to low viral load and the short duration of ZIKV viremia in primates suitable for infecting susceptible mosquitoes.

20th November 2020 • comment

The possible role of cross-reactive dengue virus antibodies in Zika virus pathogenesis

by Langerak et al.

In this review, the authors summarize the results of the evidence to date and elaborate on other possible detrimental effects of cross-reactive flavivirus antibodies, both for ZIKV infection and the risk of ZIKV-related congenital anomalies, DENV infection, and dengue hemorrhagic fever.

18th April 2019 • comment