Review
Microbiology
Zakaria Abdellahoum, Max Maurin, Idir Bitam
Summary: Francisella tularensis is the causative agent of tularemia, mainly distributed in North America and the whole northern hemisphere. Human infection with these bacteria is primarily through tick bites, while mosquitoes are the main vectors in Scandinavia.
Article
Parasitology
Xin-Ran Li, Min-Sheng Huang, Pei-En Leng, Xin-Yu Lu, Bing Xiao
Summary: Coagulation-flocculation technology can be used to control larval mosquitoes, and the alum floc produced through coagulation-flocculation has shown a high level of toxicity against 1st to 2nd instar larvae, leading to an increase in larval mosquito mortality rate.
Article
Microbiology
Livia V. R. Baldon, Silvana F. de Mendonca, Flavia V. Ferreira, Fernanda O. Rezende, Siad C. G. Amadou, Thiago H. J. F. Leite, Marcele N. Rocha, Joao T. Marques, Luciano A. Moreira, Alvaro G. A. Ferreira
Summary: The study found that AG129 mice are a suitable and comprehensive vertebrate model for studying the transmission of mosquito-borne viruses, such as dengue, yellow fever, Zika, Mayaro, and Chikungunya viruses. The mice developed a transient viremia after infection, which was sufficient to infect mosquitoes during blood meals. Infected mosquitoes were also able to transmit the viruses back to naive mice, completing the full transmission cycle.
Article
Parasitology
Lisa Couper, Erin A. Mordecai
Summary: The study identified three previously unrecognized vectors of dog heartworm transmission in California and the climate and land cover variables associated with the presence of each species. The results provide important guidance for surveillance and control efforts targeting these vector species.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Rishi Kondapaneni, Ashley N. Malcolm, Brian M. Vazquez, Eric Zeng, Tse-Yu Chen, Kyle J. Kosinski, Ana L. Romero-Weaver, Bryan V. Giordano, Benjamin Allen, Michael T. Riles, Daniel Killingsworth, Lindsay P. Campbell, Eric P. Caragata, Yoosook Lee
Summary: Florida is located in a subtropical region with diverse mosquito species thriving year-round. There are 66 state-approved Florida Mosquito Control Districts collaborating with public universities for mosquito research. The districts have different control approaches and research priorities, highlighting the need for greater alignment and filling knowledge gaps.
Article
Parasitology
Fiona Teltscher, Sophie Bouvaine, Gabriella Gibson, Paul Dyer, Jennifer Guest, Stephen Young, Richard J. Hopkins
Summary: Mosquito-borne diseases are a global health issue, and understanding mosquito host-choice behavior can aid in disease control. A new blood meal assay can determine the sex of the person a mosquito has bitten, improving epidemiological models and potentially leading to more effective vector control strategies.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Liang Jin, Guodong Niu, Limei Guan, Julian Ramelow, Zhigao Zhan, Xi Zhou, Jun Li
Summary: A high-throughput screening approach was developed to discover new mosquitocides from fungal extracts, with a candidate extract from Penicillium toxicarium showing high toxicity to mosquito larvae and adults. This study showcases the effectiveness of the screening method and the potential for further development of these fungal extracts as mosquitocides.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Review
Biology
Alice Namias, Ndey Bassin Jobe, Krijn Petrus Paaijmans, Silvie Huijben
Summary: Monitoring mosquito populations for insecticide resistance is crucial for disease control; however, standard testing conditions do not accurately reflect field conditions, making efficacy evaluation challenging. Additional testing guidelines are needed to determine practical resistance for programmatic impact.
Article
Immunology
Sudhir Kumar, Stefan H. I. Kappe
Summary: This article investigates the importance of differentiation of asexually replicating parasites in the sexual phase of the malaria parasite life cycle and identifies the role of PfHMGB2 in parasite development and transmission.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Astrid Hoermann, Sofia Tapanelli, Paolo Capriotti, Giuseppe Del Corsano, Ellen Kg Masters, Tibebu Habtewold, George K. Christophides, Nikolai Windbichler
Summary: Gene drives for mosquito population replacement show promise for malaria control, but face challenges in testing and regulatory hurdles. By making minimal genetic modifications to mosquito genes, they can be converted into non-autonomous gene drives that interfere with the development of Plasmodium falciparum. This approach, utilizing native regulatory sequences for targeted delivery of antimalarial molecules, has potential for acceptable testing pathways for malaria eradication.
Article
Microbiology
Josue Martinez-de la Puente, Rafael Gutierrez-Lopez, Alazne Diez-Fernandez, Ramon C. Soriguer, Isabel Moreno-Indias, Jordi Figuerola
Summary: The study found that mosquito microbiota significantly impact mosquito survival and the presence of parasite DNA in their saliva. Antibiotic treatment can significantly increase the survival rate of mosquitoes fed on infected birds, but does not affect the survival rate of mosquitoes fed on uninfected birds. The control group mosquitoes had a higher number of unique features in their microbiota and were enriched in biochemical pathways related to the immune system.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Carien van den Bergh, Peter N. Thompson, Robert Swanepoel, Antonio P. G. Almeida, Janusz T. Paweska, Petrus Jansen van Vuren, William C. Wilson, Alan Kemp, Estelle H. Venter
Summary: Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is a mosquito-borne, zoonotic phlebovirus-causing disease that affects domestic ruminants and humans in certain regions of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Indian Ocean islands. This study tested mosquitoes collected in Ndumo, South Africa and found RVFV in a single pool of Aedes (Aedimorphus) durbanensis, suggesting its potential role as a vector in this region. Phylogenetic analysis revealed a close relationship between the identified virus and isolates from earlier outbreaks in the central South Africa, indicating long-term endemicity in the area. Further research is needed to understand the eco-epidemiology of RVFV and its associated vectors in the eastern tropical coastal region of southern Africa.
Review
Parasitology
Eric P. Caragata, Heverton L. C. Dutra, Pedro H. F. Sucupira, Alvaro G. A. Ferreira, Luciano A. Moreira
Summary: The review discusses the strategy of controlling arbovirus transmission by exploiting the Wolbachia-mosquito relationship, which has led to significant decreases in dengue virus incidence through releasing Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes. It also mentions that external factors can modulate Wolbachia density and transmission.
TRENDS IN PARASITOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Myat Su Yin, Peter Haddawy, Tim Ziemer, Fabian Wetjen, Akara Supratak, Kanrawee Chiamsakul, Worameth Siritanakorn, Tharit Chantanalertvilai, Patchara Sriwichai, Chaitawat Sa-ngamuang
Summary: Mosquito vector-borne diseases pose serious public health burdens in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Accurate estimates of mosquito vector population density are crucial for effective disease control efforts. This paper presents a software pipeline that uses a combination of efficient mosquito detector and convolutional neural network for detecting and classifying mosquito wingbeat sounds. The results show a good trade-off between accuracy and efficiency.
MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Pallavi A. Kache, Mauricio Santos-Vega, Anna M. Stewart-Ibarra, Elizabeth M. Cook, Karen C. Seto, Maria A. Diuk-Wasser
Summary: This article introduces an urban systems framework for understanding Aedes-borne diseases, which integrates theories from complex adaptive systems, landscape ecology, and urban geography. The framework emphasizes how the structure and function of cities contribute to the spread and risk of diseases. By considering individual and collective social structures and feedback mechanisms with the landscape, it is possible to better prevent and control Aedes-borne diseases.
NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Maja Sidstedt, Linda Jansson, Elin Nilsson, Laila Noppa, Mats Forsman, Peter Radstrom, Johannes Hedman
ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2015)
Article
Infectious Diseases
J. E. Afset, K. W. Larssen, K. Bergh, A. Larkeryd, A. Sjodin, A. Johansson, M. Forsman
Article
Infectious Diseases
A. Karadenizli, M. Forsman, H. Simsek, M. Taner, C. Ohrman, K. Myrtennas, A. Larkeryd, A. Johansson, L. Ozdemir, A. Sjodin
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
E. Karlsson, A. Larkeryd, A. Sjodin, M. Forsman, P. Stenberg
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2015)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Susanna Sissonen, Heidi Rossow, Edvin Karlsson, Heidi Hemmila, Heikki Henttonen, Marja Isomursu, Paula M. Kinnunen, Kirsti Pelkola, Sinika Pelkonen, Eveliina Tarkka, Kerstin Myrtennas, Simo Nikkari, Mats Forsman
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2015)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Adrian Larkeryd, Kerstin Myrtennas, Edvin Karlsson, Chinmay Kumar Dwibedi, Mats Forsman, Par Larsson, Anders Johansson, Andreas Sjodin
Article
Immunology
Anders Johansson, Adrian Larkeryd, Micael Widerstrom, Sara Mortberg, Kerstin Myrtannas, Caroline Ohrman, Dawn Birdsell, Paul Keim, David M. Wagner, Mats Forsman, Par Larsson
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2014)
Article
Ecology
J. Thelaus, A. Andersson, T. Broman, S. Backman, M. Granberg, L. Karlsson, K. Kuoppa, E. Larsson, E. Lundmark, J. O. Lundstrom, P. Mathisen, J. Naslund, M. Schafer, T. Wahab, M. Forsman
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Edvin Karlsson, Anna Macellaro, Mona Bystrom, Mats Forsman, Dimitrios Frangoulidis, Ingmar Janse, Par Larsson, Petter Lindgren, Caroline Ohrman, Bart van Rotterdam, Andreas Sjodin, Kerstin Myrtennas
Article
Microbiology
Joerg Linde, Timo Homeier-Bachmann, Alexandra Dangel, Julia M. Riehm, David Sundell, Caroline Ohrman, Mats Forsman, Herbert Tomaso
Article
Microbiology
Daniel Svensson, Caroline Ohrman, Stina Backman, Edvin Karlsson, Elin Nilsson, Mona Bystrom, Adrian Larkeryd, Kerstin Myrtennas, Per Stenberg, Ping-hua Qu, Johan Trygg, Holger C. Scholz, Mats Forsman, Andreas Sjodin
GENOME ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2015)
Article
Immunology
Peter Otto, Rebekka Kohlmann, Wolfgang Mueller, Sandra Julich, Gabriele Geis, Soeren G. Gatermann, Martin Peters, Peter Johannes Wolf, Edvin Karlsson, Mats Forsman, Kerstin Myrtennaes, Herbert Tomaso
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2015)
Letter
Immunology
Yasemin Ozsurekci, Dawn N. Birdsell, Melda Celik, Eda Karadag-Oncel, Anders Johansson, Mats Forsman, Amy J. Vogler, Paul Keim, Mehmet Ceyhan, David M. Wagner
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2015)
Article
Immunology
Dawn N. Birdsell, Anders Johansson, Caroline Ohrman, Emily Kaufman, Claudia Molins, Talima Pearson, Miklos Gyuranecz, Amber Naumann, Amy J. Vogler, Kerstin Myrtennas, Par Larsson, Mats Forsman, Andreas Sjodin, John D. Gillece, James Schupp, Jeannine M. Petersen, Paul Keim, David M. Wagner
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2014)
