Fig. 3

Schematic summary of some characteristics of the Aedes mosquito virome from metagenomic studies. The Aedes virome is formed by arboviruses and in greater proportion by insect-specific viruses (ISV). Arboviruses are pathogenic viruses that are transmitted to humans by mosquito vectors (dual host), while ISVs are viruses that replicate exclusively in insects and are not capable of infecting humans (single host). ISVs possibly evolved and diversified with their insect hosts. Some ISV species could potentially modulate vector competence in Aedes spp. Advances in vector viromics may contribute to the development of strategies to control and prevent arboviral diseases. Figure created with BioRender.com