This is the Phlebotomus papatasi sandfly. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use ...
Chandipura virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected sandflies, specifically Phlebotomus papatasi. These sandflies thrive in the rural and semi-urban environments where most ...
The Chandipura virus is spread by certain insects, such as Phlebotomine sandflies, Phlebotomus papatasi, and some mosquito species like Aedes aegypti (which also spreads dengue). The virus lives ...