Wolbachia has been introduced into Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to control the spread of
arboviruses, such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. Studies showed that certain Wolbachia …

The dengue, Zika and chikungunya viruses are transmitted by the mosquito Aedes aegypti
and pose a substantial threat to global public health. Current vaccines and mosquito control …

Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs can remain quiescent for many months before hatching,
allowing populations to persist through unfavourable conditions. A. aegypti infected with the …

Background The symbiotic bacterium Wolbachia is currently being trialled as a biocontrol
agent in several countries to reduce dengue transmission. Wolbachia can invade and …

Abstract Background The mosquito vector Aedes aegypti is responsible for transmitting a
range of arboviruses including dengue (DENV) and Zika (ZIKV). The global reach of these …

Mosquitoes that carry Wolbachia endosymbionts may help control the spread of arboviral
diseases, such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya. Wolbachia frequencies systematically …

Background Dengue viruses (DENV) are the causative agents of dengue, the world's most
prevalent arthropod-borne disease with around 40% of the world's population at risk of …

The mosquito Aedes aegypti, the principal vector of dengue virus, has recently been infected
experimentally with Wolbachia: intracellular bacteria that possess potential as dengue …

Wolbachia are being used to reduce dengue transmission by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
around the world. To date releases have mostly involved Wolbachia strains with limited …

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes experimentally infected with Wolbachia are being utilized in
programs to control the spread of arboviruses such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika …