How Mosquitoes Survive Dengue Virus Infection

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 19:14 in Health & Medicine

Scientists 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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