Mosquito Bite Inflammation Aids Viral Replication (IMAGE)

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Mosquito Bite Inflammation Aids Viral Replication

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The inoculation of viruses into mosquito bite sites is an important and common stage of arbovirus infections. This visual abstract depicts the findings of McKimmie and colleagues, who show that inflammation at bite sites aids viral replication and dissemination in vivo, resulting in more severe infection. These findings define additional targets for post-exposure prophylactic intervention.

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Pingen et al./Immunity 2016

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