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| Language: | en |
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Acta tropica
2025
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| Online Access: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39740726/ |
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- Wolbachia-based mosquito control: Environmental perspectives on population suppression and replacement strategies. Bhattacharyya, Joydeb Roelke, Daniel L Wolbachia Animals Mosquito Control Culicidae Mosquito Vectors Pest Control, Biological Vector Borne Diseases Humans Mosquito-borne diseases pose a significant threat to global health, and traditional mosquito control methods often fall short of effectiveness. A promising alternative is the biological control strategy of transinfecting mosquitoes with Wolbachia, a bacterium capable of outcompeting harmful pathogens and reducing the ability of mosquitoes to transmit diseases. However, Wolbachia infections are sensitive to abiotic environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, which can affect their densities in mosquitoes and, consequently, their ability to block pathogens. This review evaluates the effectiveness of different Wolbachia strains transinfected into mosquitoes in reducing mosquito-borne diseases. It explores how Wolbachia contributes to mosquito population control and pathogen interference, highlighting the importance of mathematical models in understanding Wolbachia transmission dynamics. Additionally, the review addresses the potential impact on arboviral transmission and the challenges posed by environmental fluctuations in mosquito control programs.