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Historical perspectives on California encephalitis virus in California
Abstract:
CEV is primarily associated with Ae. melanimon as its maintenance host and vector in California. A few species of lagomorphs and rodents will develop a transient viremia when infected. Infection of domestic mammals and man is frequent but rarely results in a clinical disease. Extensive field and laboratory studies lead to the conclusion that CEV probably is a mosquito virus that is partially adapted to a narrow range of vertebrate hosts but is not reliant on vertebrates for its continuous existence. JCV has many similarities to CEV in California in that it is dependent on one mosquito, Cu. inornata, as its vector and, as far as is known, the same group of mammalian species as for CEV serve as hosts for JCV.
Insights
California Encephalitis Virus (CEV) primarily uses Ae. melanimon mosquitoes and certain mammals. CEV is a mosquito virus not reliant on vertebrates for survival, though it can infect them.
Area of Science:
- Arbovirology
- Medical Entomology
- Veterinary Virology
Background:
- California Encephalitis Virus (CEV) is transmitted by Ae. melanimon mosquitoes.
- CEV infects various mammals, including lagomorphs and rodents, causing transient viremia.
- Human and domestic animal infections are common but typically asymptomatic.