Researchers determine how mosquitoes survive dengue virus infection

Friday, February 13, 2009 - 08:42 in Health & Medicine

Colorado State University researchers have discovered that mosquitoes that transmit deadly viruses such as dengue avoid becoming ill by mounting an immediate, potent immune response. Because their immune system does not eliminate the virus, however, they are able to pass it on to a new victim.

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