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Multi-omics profiling reveals associations between gut microbiota and olfactory gene expression in mosquitoes [PDF]

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
IntroductionThe interplay between gut microbiota and host physiological processes has been extensively studied in vertebrates, where it plays a crucial role in regulating appetite, emotion, immunity, and other physiological functions.
HeTing Gao, JianHang Li, LiFang Liu, LiFang Liu, ZhenYu Gu, HaoTian Yu, Dan Xing, Teng Zhao, ChunXiao Li   +8 more
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Mass Trapping and Larval Source Management for Mosquito Elimination on Small Maldivian Islands

Insects, 2022
Globally, environmental impacts and insecticide resistance are forcing pest control organizations to adopt eco-friendly and insecticide-free alternatives to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, which affect millions of people, such as dengue ...
Akib Jahir, Najat F. Kahamba, Tom O. Knols, Gordon Jackson, Nila F. A. Patty, Sonu Shivdasani, Fredros O. Okumu, Bart G. J. Knols   +7 more
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Ethanolic extract of red dragon fruit inhibits growth of mosquito larvae

Healthcare in Low-resource Settings, 2023
Controlling the vector by eradicating mosquito larvae is frequently done by spreading Abate powder containing 1% Temephos as a larvicide agent. However, the use of Abate powder will possibly increase pesticide residue contamination in the water.
Dhina Ayu Susanti, Fitria Meliana Putri Milyunier, Galuh Maulidatin Nufus, Lita Aulia Pramesti, Nia Laela Nur Khamimi, Wima Anggitasari, Lindawati Setyaningrum, Inna Armandari   +7 more
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Avian malaria is absent in juvenile colonial herons (Ardeidae) but not Culex pipiens mosquitoes in the Camargue, Southern France [PDF]

, 2015
Apicomplexan blood parasites Plasmodium and Haemoproteus (together termed “Avian malaria”) and Leucocytozoon are widespread, diverse vector-transmitted blood parasites of birds, and conditions associated with colonial nesting in herons (Ardeidae) and ...
Gauthier-Clerc, Michel, Larcombe, Stephen D.   +1 more
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Vector competence of Culex mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Zika virus transmission: an integrative review

Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, 2020
Objective. To identify studies on the competence of Culex mosquitoes as vectors for the transmission of Zika virus (ZIKV) around the globe. Methods. We performed an integrative review to identify relevant articles on specific experiments to determine ...
Sandro G. Viveiros-Rosa, Eduardo G. Regis, Wilson C. Santos   +2 more
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Japanese Encephalitis Complicated with Obstructive Hydrocephalus [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
Japanese Encephalitis (JE), caused by Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), a flavi-virus, is the most significant aetiology of arboviral encephalitis worldwide. It has resulted in epidemics of encephalitis in the Indian subcontinent.
Vivek Suman, Ujjawal Roy, Ajay Panwar, Alpana Raizada   +3 more
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Culex tarsalis is a competent vector species for Cache Valley virus [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Cache Valley virus (CVV) is a mosquito-borne orthobunyavirus endemic in North America. The virus is an important agricultural pathogen leading to abortion and embryonic lethality in ruminant species, especially sheep.
Alto, Barry W., Ayers, Victoria B., Blitvich, Bradley J., Dunlop, James I., Higgs, Stephen, Huang, Yan-Jang, Kohl, Alain, Lyons, Amy C., Park, So Lee, Unlu, Isik, Vanlandingham, Dana L.   +10 more
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Bacillus thuringiensis Isolated from Flour Mill Soil And Its Toxicity Against Culex And Aedes Larvae

Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2021
Objectives: Entomotoxic microorganisms are becoming very effective as biocontrol agents in alternative to chemical formulations. This study aimed to evaluate isolation, characterization, and determination of the larvicidal activity of Bacillus ...
Majekodunmi Racheal Adedayo, Azeezat Ayodeji Uthman   +1 more
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Avian Malaria Among House Sparrows: a Survey of Disease and Mosquito Vectors (Diptera: Culicidae) in Reed City, Michigan [PDF]

, 2017
Nine of 350 house sparrows caught in Reed City, Michigan, had malaria parasites detectable on Giemsa-stained thin films. All of the infected birds were juveniles, Parasitemias were too low to permit identification of the Plasmodium present. Collection of
Freier, Jerome E, Gogolin, Luanne R
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Comparative susceptibility of mosquito populations in North Queensland, Australia to oral infection with dengue virus. [PDF]

, 2014
Dengue is the most prevalent arthropod-borne virus, with at least 40% of the world's population at risk of infection each year. In Australia, dengue is not endemic, but viremic travelers trigger outbreaks involving hundreds of cases.
Anderson, Andrew F. van den Hurk, Armstrong, Armstrong, Beebe, Beebe, Bennett, Bosio, Chevillon, Elizabeth A. McGraw, Endersby, Failloux, Forrester, Francesca D. Frentiu, Frentiu, Gubler, Gubler, Gubler, Guzman, Halstead, Halstead, Hanna, Holmes, Holmes, Huber, Kien, Knox, Kyle, Lambrechts, Lambrechts, Moreira, Neff, Nigel W. Beebe, Parameswaran, Paupy, Rosen, Ross, Scott L. O'Neill, Tat Siong Ng, Thomas Walker, Van Den Hurk, Vasilakis, Vazeille-Falcoz, Warrilow, Xi, Ye, Yixin H. Ye, Yoon   +47 more
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