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December 5, 2025Parasites & VectorsOpen Access

Evaluation of vector competence of Culex tritaeniorhynchus and Culex pipiens pallens for Japanese encephalitis virus genotype III and V

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JKJi-Young KwonHJHyun Ok JungHLHee Il Lee

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Evaluation shows Culex tritaeniorhynchus has high transmission rates for JEV, suggesting urban mosquitoes may influence control strategies.

Key Points

  • Culex tritaeniorhynchus demonstrates high infection and transmission rates for Japanese encephalitis virus genotypes.
  • Infection rate in Culex pipiens pallens ranges from 23.1 to 39.2%, highlighting its lower vector competence than Cx. tritaeniorhynchus.
  • Transmission rates and viral load were significantly higher in Cx. tritaeniorhynchus compared to Cx. pipiens pallens.
  • Findings underscore the need for control strategies targeting multiple mosquito species due to urbanization of Japanese encephalitis cases.

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Kwon et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694022492d562116f28fbe3dhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-07180-5
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