Lack of evidence for Zika virus transmission by Culex mosquitoes

摘要

Dear Editor, Since Zika virus (ZIKV) emerged in the Americas, major research efforts have been focused on identifying the mosquito species responsible for transmission. While almost all published results support Aedes aegypti and potentially Ae. albopictus as urban vectors, a recent article 1 suggests that Culex quinquefasciatus may serve as a ZIKV vector in Recife, Brazil, a region that has experienced a high incidence of infection.