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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron
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Virome sequencing performed on Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus used in the study in 2018 revealed sequences belonging to vertebrate-associated and insect-specific viruses (Asin et al,. 2025). |
Mosquitoes such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, which are known to transmit diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, may carry more than just viruses that affect humans. They also host insect-specific viruses that do not infect people, some of which may even inhibit the multiplication of disease-causing viruses. This implies that mosquitoes can serve as valuable tools for detecting both known and emerging viruses that may impact public health.
