# Role of vector phenotypic plasticity in disease transmission as illustrated by the spread of dengue virus by Aedes albopictus

*PRI Rank #4 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Vector-borne infectious diseases Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #4 |
| 18m citations | 27 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-52144-5 |
| Corresponding authors | Dominic P. Brass |
| Institution | UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, United Kingdom |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Vector-borne infectious diseases Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/vector-borne-infectious-diseases/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41467-024-52144-5](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-52144-5)

## Topics

Aedes albopictus · dengue virus · vector phenotypic plasticity · vector-borne transmission · stage-structured model · phenotypically structured model · environmentally driven plasticity · delayed phenotypic response · mosquito trait-abundance dynamics · invasive mosquito vector · temporal disease dynamics · spatial disease dynamics · environmental variation · population density dependence · biotic and abiotic environments · dengue outbreak prediction · early warning systems · vector trait relationships · disease risk prediction

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