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Table 2 Presence of RVFV in different samples of mosquitoes with positive saliva at 14 dpe. Ct-values of positive samples analysed by RT-qPCR are reported

From: Culex flavivirus infection in a Culex pipiens mosquito colony and its effects on vector competence for Rift Valley fever phlebovirus

Individuals

Legs and wings

Saliva

Saliva (CPE)

CxFV

Wolbachia

Cx. pipiens molestus

22.76

32.40

-

29.49

-

Cx. pipiens molestus

22.43

30.55

-

-

+

Cx. pipiens molestus

23.70

34.13

-

-

+

Cx. pipiens molestus

24.10

32.54

-

-

+

Cx. pipiens molestus

25.00

38.39

-

-

+

  1. Abbreviations: -, negative; +, positive; CPE cytopathic effect