Re: Mosquitoes and H.I.V?

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (rob) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> Why exactly do mosquitoes not transmit H.I.V?

Arthropod cells do not express CD4 orthologs and hence no replication
can occur (ie mosquitoes can't act as intermediate hosts). Mechanical
transmission by biting is unlikely due to very short life in digestive
tract. Hope this helps. Try search PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) for
references.

Daniele