Vector competence of Aedes aegypti from Havana, Cuba, for dengue virus type 1, chikungunya, and Zika viruses.
Gladys Gutiérrez-BugalloAntoine BoullisYanet MartinezLyza HeryMagdalena RodríguezJuan A BissetAnubis Vega-RúaPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2020)
Our study demonstrated the ability of Ae. aegypti from Cuba to transmit DENV, ZIKV, and CHIKV. These results, along with the widespread distribution and high abundance of this species in the urban settings throughout the island, highlight the importance of Ae. aegypti control and arbovirus surveillance to prevent future outbreaks.