Table 3.
WNV infection and transmission rates of NHUV co-inoculated Cx. quinquefasciatus mosquitoes at three, five, seven, and nine dpi.
| Sampling | Treatment Group | Infection Rate (%) | Transmission Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 dpi | NHUV + WNV | 19/21 (91) | 0/21 (0) |
| WNV | 32/32 (100) | 7/32 (21.8) | |
| 5 dpi | NHUV + WNV | 38/38 (100) | 19/38 (50) |
| WNV | 32/32 (100) | 11/32 (34) | |
| 7 dpi | NHUV + WNV | 30/30 (100) | 10/30 (33.3) |
| WNV | 25/25 (100) | 19/25 (76) * | |
| 9 dpi | NHUV + WNV | 21/21 (100) | 5/21 (23.8) |
| WNV | 27/27 (100) | 18/27 (66.7) * |
* Indicates significantly higher transmission rates for WNV infection group vs. the dual inoculation group.