Wolbachia-a foe for mosquitoes

Guruprasad, N. M.; Jalali, S. K.; Puttaraju, H. P.

doi:10.1016/s2222-1808(14)60319-4

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“…Another method includes the release of genetically modified mosquitoes that have been infected with Wolbachia sp., an endosymbiotic bacteria [ 189 ] and of sterile-male mosquitoes [ 190 ]. The cytoplasmic incompatibility induced by Wolbachia sp.…”

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Dengue fever and insecticide resistance in Aedes mosquitoes in Southeast Asia: a review

et al. 2021

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Dengue fever is the most important mosquito-borne viral disease in Southeast Asia. Insecticides remain the most effective vector control approach for Aedes mosquitoes. Four main classes of insecticides are widely used for mosquito control: organochlorines, organophosphates, pyrethroids and carbamates. Here, we review the distribution of dengue fever from 2000 to 2020 and its associated mortality in Southeast Asian countries, and we gather evidence on the trend of insecticide resistance and its distribution in these countries since 2000, summarising the mechanisms involved. The prevalence of resistance to these insecticides is increasing in Southeast Asia, and the mechanisms of resistance are reported to be associated with target site mutations, metabolic detoxification, reduced penetration of insecticides via the mosquito cuticle and behavioural changes of mosquitoes. Continuous monitoring of the status of resistance and searching for alternative control measures will be critical for minimising any unpredicted outbreaks and improving public health. This review also provides improved insights into the specific use of insecticides for effective control of mosquitoes in these dengue endemic countries.

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Dengue fever and insecticide resistance in Aedes mosquitoes in Southeast Asia: a review

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“…Infectious microorganisms vectored by these genera contribute to the most reported cases, highest mortality, and greatest economic burden of all known mosquitoborne diseases (MBDs) [1]. Over half, if not more, of the world's population is currently at the risk of exposure to and impairment by MBDs, highlighting their medical importance [2].…”

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Do Mosquitoes Sleep?

Ajayi

Eilerts

Bailey

et al. 2020

Trends in Parasitology

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Sleep is a phenomenon conserved across the animal kingdom, where studies on Drosophila melanogaster have revealed that sleep phenotypes and molecular underpinnings are similar to those in mammals. However, little is known about sleep in blood-feeding arthropods, which have a critical role in public health as disease vectors. Specifically, sleep studies in mosquitoes are lacking despite considerable focus on how circadian processes, which have a central role in regulating sleep/wake cycles, impact activity, feeding, and immunity. Here, we review observations that suggest sleep-like states likely occur in mosquitoes and discuss the potential role of sleep in relation to mosquito biology and their ability to function as disease vectors.

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“…Due to the diversity of their forms and habitats, insects have seriously affected humans for a long time. Among them, mosquitoes play an important role, and the most widely affected species include Culex quinquefasciatus, A. albopictus, and A. aegypti, which are many blood-thirsty diseases Media (10). Mosquito populations and the spread of mosquitoborne pathogens are sensitive to temperature and hydrological variability (11).…”

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Toxicity effect of green synthesized nanoparticle silver nitrate (AgNO3) and titanium oxide (TiO2) against mosquitoes

Ali¹,

Mazher²,

Abdullah

et al. 2021

GSC Biol. and Pharm. Sci.

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Most widely affecting species include Culex quinquefasciatus, A. albopictus and A. aegypti which serve as vectors for many hematophagous diseases. Various control measures have been used to control the mosquitoes but most important is the use of synthetic insecticides. This research focused on the use of botanical extracts and green synthesized silver nanoparticles of four different plants i.e. Moringa Olifera, Zingiber officinale, Syzygium aromaticum and Datura stramonium. Percent mean mortality was calculated. The results of the study indicated that on maximum concentration and all-out exposure time (96 hours) of application of plant extracts and green synthesized silver nanoparticles on mosquitoes Moringa Olifera based plant extract give highest percent mortality that was 79% and Silver nanoparticles of that plant also give highest percent mortality that was 92%.

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Wolbachia-a foe for mosquitoes

Cited by 12 publications

References 24 publications

Dengue fever and insecticide resistance in Aedes mosquitoes in Southeast Asia: a review

Dengue fever and insecticide resistance in Aedes mosquitoes in Southeast Asia: a review

Do Mosquitoes Sleep?

Toxicity effect of green synthesized nanoparticle silver nitrate (AgNO3) and titanium oxide (TiO2) against mosquitoes

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