Analysis in a murine model points to IgG responses against the 34k2 salivary proteins from Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti as novel promising candidate markers of host exposure to Aedes mosquitoes.

• Main Authors: Sara Buezo Montero (Author), Paolo Gabrieli (Author), Francesco Severini (Author), Leonardo Picci (Author), Marco Di Luca (Author), Federico Forneris (Author), Luca Facchinelli (Author), Marta Ponzi (Author), Fabrizio Lombardo (Author), Bruno Arcà (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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BACKGROUND:Aedes mosquitoes are vectors of arboviral diseases of great relevance for public health. The recent outbreaks of dengue, Zika, chikungunya and the rapid worldwide spreading of Aedes albopictus emphasize the need for improvement of vector surveillance and control. Host antibody response to...