Prevalence of culicine salivary antibodies in non‐human primates living in national parks in Thailand

Researchers found that macaques in Thailand's national parks exhibit high antibody titers against salivary gland extracts (SGEs) from culicine mosquitoes, with significant variations observed between species and locations. Notably, a stronger immune response to Aedes albopictus was detected in dengue virus 3-positive Macaca arctoides from Kaeng Krachan, suggesting potential cross-reactivity between mosquito species due to shared proteins in crude SGEs. The study highlights the role of macaques as reservoir hosts and emphasizes the risk of pathogen transmission to visitors via mosquitoes, underscoring the need for preventive measures in tourist areas.

Aguila, A. M. A., Boonnak, K., Tongthainan, D., Reamtong, O., Suthisawat, S., Likhit, O., Fungfuang, W., Hii, J., & Sriwichai, P. (2024). Prevalence of culicine salivary antibodies in non‐human primates living in national parks in Thailand. Medical and Veterinary Entomology, 39(2), 278–290. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.12779