Abstract Zika virus (ZIKV)(Flaviviridae, Flavivirus) has become one of the most medically
important mosquito-borne viruses because of its ability to cause microcephaly in utero and …

Despite the global burden of viral diseases transmitted by Aedes aegypti, there is a lack of
effective means of prevention and treatment. Strategies for vector control include chemical …

The development of CRISPR/Cas9 technologies has dramatically increased the accessibility
and efficiency of genome editing in many organisms. In general, in vivo germline expression …

Traditional methods of vector control have proven insufficient to reduce the alarming
incidence of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya in endemic countries. The bacterium symbiont …

Abstract Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are insect vectors of epidemiologically important
arboviruses owing to their behavior, physiology, morphology, and proximity to humans …

Wolbachia, an intracellular endosymbiont present in up to 70% of all insect species, has
been suggested as a sustainable strategy for the control of arboviruses such as Dengue …

The continuous and indiscriminate use of insecticides has been responsible for the
emergence of insecticide resistant vector insect populations, especially in Aedes aegypti …

Field release of Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti has emerged as a promising solution to
manage the transmission of dengue, Zika and chikungunya in endemic areas across the …

Adaptations to anthropogenic domestic habitats contribute to the success of the mosquito
Aedes aegypti as a major global vector of several arboviral diseases. The species inhabited …

Background Effective mosquito control approaches incorporate both adult and larval stages.
For the latter, physical, biological, and chemical control have been used with varying results …