Table 2.
Infection and dissemination rates of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus exposed to Brazoran virus followed by a second noninfectious blood meal*
| Species | Viral Dose (PFU/mL) | Treatment† | No. Tested‡ | % Infected (95% CI) | % Disseminated (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aedes aegypti | 3.8 × 105 | SF | 120 | 76.7 (68.1–83.9) | 46.7 (37.5–56.0) |
| Ae. aegypti | – | DF | 53 | 83.0 (70.2–91.9) | 67.9 (53.7–80.1) |
| Culex quinquefasciatus | – | SF | 35 | 88.6 (73.3–96.8) | 5.7 (0.7–19.2) |
| Cx. quinquefasciatus | – | DF | 32 | 87.5 (71.0–96.5) | 12.5 (3.5–29.0) |
Percentages are based on the number of mosquitoes tested.
The single-feed (SF) group was given a single infectious blood meal. The double-feed (DF) group was given an infectious blood meal followed by a second noninfectious blood meal at day 7.
Mosquitoes were tested for virus infection on day 14.