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ReviewPest management science2026

What are the vector species of the Oropouche virus?

Constância Flávia Junqueira Ayres, Bruna Lais Sena do Nascimento, Daniele Barbosa de Almeida Medeiros, Joaquim Pinto Nunes Neto

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Review in Pest management science, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Constância Flávia Junqueira AyresDepartment of Entomology, Aggeu Magalhães Institute (IAM), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz/PE), Campus da UFPE, Recife, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0787-749X
Bruna Lais Sena do NascimentoDepartment of Arbovirology and Hemorrhagic Fevers, Ananindeua, PA, Brazil.
Daniele Barbosa de Almeida MedeirosDepartment of Entomology, Aggeu Magalhães Institute (IAM), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz/PE), Campus da UFPE, Recife, Brazil.
Joaquim Pinto Nunes NetoDepartment of Arbovirology and Hemorrhagic Fevers, Ananindeua, PA, Brazil.

Funding

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Oropouche fever, caused by the arbovirus Oropouche virus (OROV; Peribunyaviridae: Orthobunyavirus:Orthobunyavirus oropouche), has significantly increased in Brazil, with >25 000 confirmed cases during the 2023-2025 outbreak. Historically endemic to the Amazon region, OROV is now spreading beyond its traditional range. The vectorial dynamics of OROV transmission remain under scrutiny. Although Culicoides paraensis is identified as the primary urban vector, the role of Culex quinquefasciatus and other culicids is still under debate, as laboratory studies indicate limited vector competence. Entomological investigations highlight the challenges of detecting OROV in nature, with low virus isolation rates from biting midges and mosquitoes. Vertical transmission in mosquitoes suggests potential alternative mechanisms for virus maintenance. Recent outbreaks in the Extra-Amazonian areas emphasize the importance of comprehensive vector studies to refine control strategies. This review synthesizes seven decades of research on OROV epidemiology and vector competence, identifying critical knowledge gaps, such as the definitive wild cycle vector, and we suggest a research agenda. Addressing these gaps is pivotal for preventing further geographical spread, reducing fatalities, and mitigating the public health impact of this emerging arbovirus. © 2025 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.

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Bunyaviridae InfectionsInsect VectorsMosquito VectorsOrthobunyavirusAnimalsBrazilCeratopogonidaeCulexCulexCulicoides paraensisOropouche virusvector competencevectorsvector surveillance

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