Insects interact with microorganisms in several situations, ranging from the accidental
interaction to locate attractive food or the acquisition of essential nutrients missing in the …

Mosquito-transmitted diseases account for about 500 000 deaths every year. Blocking these
pathogens in the mosquito vector before they are transmitted to humans is an effective …

Diseases caused by arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses), such as Dengue, West Nile, and
Chikungunya, constitute a major global health burden and are increasing in incidence and …

Background Mosquito larvae feed on organic detritus from the environment, particularly
microorganisms comprising bacteria, protozoa, and algae as well as crustaceans, plant …

Malaria remains one of the most devastating diseases worldwide, causing over 1 million
deaths every year. The most vulnerable stages of Plasmodium development in the vector …

Mosquito-borne diseases present a significant threat to human health, with the possibility of
outbreaks of new mosquito-borne diseases always looming. Unfortunately, current …

Abstract Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) and tsetse flies (Diptera: Glossinidae) are
bloodsucking vectors of human and animal pathogens. Mosquito-borne diseases (malaria …

Microorganisms establish with their animal hosts close interactions. They are involved in
many aspects of the host life, physiology and evolution, including nutrition, reproduction …

The microbiota of Anopheles mosquitoes interferes with mosquito infection by Plasmodium
and influences mosquito fitness, therefore affecting vectorial capacity. This natural barrier to …

The western honeybee (Apis mellifera) has a core bacterial microbiota that is well described
and important for health. Honeybees also host a yeast community that is poorly understood …