Table 1.
RVFV antigen in Aedes mcintoshi female reproductive tissues
| Tissue/Structure | N RVFV Antigen +/N observed (% Ag +) |
|---|---|
| Ovarian sheath | 26/35 (74.3) |
| Ovariole sheath | 18/35 (51.4) |
| Germarium | 0/35 (0) |
| Penultimate follicle: | |
| Epithelium | 1/35 (2.9) |
| Oocyte/Nurse cells | 1/35 (2.9) |
| Ultimate follicle: | |
| Oocyte/Nurse cells | 3/35 (8.6) |
| Epithelium-anterior | 22/35 (62.9) |
| Epitehelium-central | 19/34 (55.9) |
| Epithelium-posterior (pedicel/calyx) | 27/32 (84.4) |
| Lateral oviduct | 32/35 (91.4) |
| Common oviduct | 31/34 (91.2) |
| Genital chamber | 26/33 (78.8) |
| Cells near spermathecal pores | 20/31 (64.5) |
| Spermatozoa | 0/23 (0) |
| Accessory gland | 0/25 (0) |
Abbreviations: Ag +, antigen positive; N, number; RVFV, Rift Valley fever virus.