Covert RNA Viruses in Medflies Differ in Their Mode of Transmission and Tissue Tropism

Overview

Journal J Virol

Publisher American Society for Microbiology

Date 2024 May 14

PMID 38742874

Authors

Luis Hernandez-Pelegrin

Hannah-Isadora Huditz

Pablo Garcia-Castillo

Norbert C A de Ruijter

Monique M van Oers

Salvador Herrero

Vera I D Ros

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Abstract

Importance: The presence of RNA viruses in insects has been extensively covered. However, the study of host-virus interaction has focused on viruses that cause detrimental effects to the host. In this manuscript, we uncovered which tissues are infected with covert RNA viruses in the agricultural pest , and which is the preferred transmission route of these viruses. Our results showed that vertical and horizontal transmission can occur simultaneously, although each virus is transmitted more efficiently following one of these routes. Additionally, our results indicated an association between the tropism of the RNA virus and the preferred route of transmission. Overall, these results set the basis for understanding how viruses are established and maintained in medfly populations.

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