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Abd Rahaman, Nor Yasmin and Ishak, Nur Syafiqah and Jafar Ali, Natasha and Arshad, Siti Suri and Mustaffa, Kamal Farina and Saulol Hamid, Nur Fazila
(2024)
Screening of Flavivirus in mosquitoes in Peninsular Malaysia.
In: 15th MAVP Scientific Conference 2024, 26-28 Jul. 2024, Melaka. (p. 45).
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Abstract
Flavivirus such as West Nile virus (WNV) and Japanese Encephalitis virus (JEV) are primarily transmitted by mosquitoes, and the infection causes a significant public health concern particularly in Malaysia. Both virus infection is mainly maintained and amplified in reservoir hosts which are wild birds. Mosquitoes from migratory bird areas were collected using CDC light traps and were screened for WNV and JEV using RT-PCR. These localities were selected based on their association with JEV reservoirs and dynamics of transmission. Results indicated WNV was detected but no evidence of JEV in any of the collected mosquitoes. This study highlights the need for continued surveillance and further investigation into the epidemiological and ecological factors influencing Flavivirus transmission dynamics in Malaysia.
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