Is dengue vector control deficient in effectiveness or evidence?: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Although a vaccine could be available as early as 2016, vector control remains
the primary approach used to prevent dengue, the most common and widespread arbovirus …
the primary approach used to prevent dengue, the most common and widespread arbovirus …
A critical assessment of vector control for dengue prevention
NL Achee, F Gould, TA Perkins… - PLoS neglected …, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Recently, the Vaccines to Vaccinate (v2V) initiative was reconfigured into the Partnership for
Dengue Control (PDC), a multi-sponsored and independent initiative. This redirection is …
Dengue Control (PDC), a multi-sponsored and independent initiative. This redirection is …
Evolutionary Ecology of Wolbachia Releases for Disease Control
Wolbachia is an endosymbiotic Alphaproteobacteria that can suppress insect-borne
diseases through decreasing host virus transmission (population replacement) or through …
diseases through decreasing host virus transmission (population replacement) or through …
[HTML][HTML] Pathway to deployment of gene drive mosquitoes as a potential biocontrol tool for elimination of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa: recommendations of a …
S James, FH Collins, PA Welkhoff… - The American journal …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Gene drive technology offers the promise for a high-impact, cost-effective, and durable
method to control malaria transmission that would make a significant contribution to …
method to control malaria transmission that would make a significant contribution to …
Wolbachia strains for disease control: ecological and evolutionary considerations
Wolbachia are endosymbionts found in many insects with the potential to suppress
vectorborne diseases, particularly through interfering with pathogen transmission …
vectorborne diseases, particularly through interfering with pathogen transmission …
Matching the genetics of released and local Aedes aegypti populations is critical to assure Wolbachia invasion
GA Garcia, G Sylvestre, R Aguiar… - PLoS neglected …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background Traditional vector control approaches such as source reduction and insecticide
spraying have limited effect on reducing Aedes aegypti population. The endosymbiont …
spraying have limited effect on reducing Aedes aegypti population. The endosymbiont …
Environmental factors influence the local establishment of Wolbachia in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in two small communities in central Vietnam
NT Hien, DD Anh, NH Le, NT Yen… - Gates Open …, 2022 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: The wMel strain of Wolbachia has been successfully introduced into Aedes
aegypti mosquitoes and subsequently shown to reduce transmission of dengue and other …
aegypti mosquitoes and subsequently shown to reduce transmission of dengue and other …
Sustainable innovation in vector control requires strong partnerships with communities
F Bartumeus, GB Costa, R Eritja, AH Kelly… - PLoS neglected …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Mosquito control is a multisectoral public service critical to advancing the 2030 sustainable
development goals (SGDs). Inextricably linked to housing quality, urban planning …
development goals (SGDs). Inextricably linked to housing quality, urban planning …
Public sentiments towards the use of Wolbachia-Aedes technology in Singapore
C Liew, LT Soh, I Chen, LC Ng - BMC Public Health, 2021 - Springer
Background Wolbachia technology is a novel vector control approach that can reduce
mosquito populations and the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, which has recently gained …
mosquito populations and the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, which has recently gained …
[HTML][HTML] Microbial control of arthropod-borne disease
Arthropods harbor a diverse array of microbes that profoundly influence many aspects of
host biology, including vector competence. Additionally, symbionts can be engineered to …
host biology, including vector competence. Additionally, symbionts can be engineered to …