Table 3.
RVFV infection, dissemination and transmission in Cx. pipiens molestus form individuals, hybrid form individuals and all individuals of total mosquitoes tested
| Cx. pipiens | IR | DR | TR | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molestus form (individuals) | 16/26 (61%) | 7/16 (44%) | 5/7 (71%) | 5/26 (19%) |
| Hybrid form (individuals) | 4/6 (67%) | 0/4 (0%) | – | 0/6 (0%) |
| Total (colony) | 20/32 (62%) | 7/20 (35%) | 5/7 (71%) | 5/32 (16%) |
Abbreviations: IR infection rate, DR disseminated infection rate, TR transmission rate, TE transmission efficiency