Aedes mosquito species, i.e. Aedes aegypti and albopictus, can act as a vector for both Flavi viruses (Dengue serotype 1-4, Zika virus, West Nile Virus etc.) and Alpha Viruses (Chikungunya virus). What is the mechanism behind this and is it possible for the Aedes mosquito to hold both Flavi and Alpha viruses at the same time?

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