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Investigation of prevalence and phylogenetic classification of Microsporidia MB and insecticide target site insensitivity resistance mutations in Anopheles gambiae s.l. and Anopheles funestus mosquitoes from Busia, Kenya [PDF]

BMC Microbiology
Background Microsporidia MB, a Plasmodium-transmission-impairing symbiont in Anopheles arabiensis, has malaria control potential. This study assessed its prevalence and phylogeny in An. gambiae s.l. and An.
Herzel Tiffany Wandera, Godfrey Nattoh, Daniel Kiboi, Manase Onyango Aloo, Stanley Kitur, Sharon Nyagaka, Malvin Atieno Otieno, Eric Ochomo, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Jeremy Keith Herren, Luna Kamau   +10 more
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Insecticide resistance profiles of Anopheles arabiensis and relationship with Microsporidia MB infection in two rice agroecosystems in Kenya [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors
Background Insecticide resistance monitoring in vector populations is a key pillar of the Global Plan for Insecticide Resistance Management in malaria vectors. This study assessed the susceptibility of Anopheles arabiensis populations from Mwea and Ahero,
Winfred K. Mutwiri, Ephantus J. Muturi, Josephine W. Ngunjiri, Jackson W. Muthengia, Nancy L. M. Budambula, Joshua K. Muli, Genson Murithi, Franklin N. Nyabuga, Njogu M. Kimani, Moses M. Muraya, David P. Tchouassi   +10 more
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Seasonal variation of Microsporidia MB infection in Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles coluzzii in two different geographical localities in Benin [PDF]

Malaria Journal
Background Microsporidia MB, a naturally occurring Anopheles symbiont was shown to strongly impair Plasmodium transmission without imposing deleterious fitness effects on larval development, fecundity, adult survival, and adult sex ratio, and for these ...
Genevieve Tchigossou, Michel Lontsi-Demano, Eric Tossou, Pierre-Marie Sovegnon, Romaric Akoton, Danahe Adanzounon, Camille Dossou, Massioudou Koto, Azarath Ogbon, Marie Gouété, Godfrey Nattoh, Rousseau Djouaka   +11 more
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Effect of Microsporidia MB infection on the development and fitness of Anopheles arabiensis under different diet regimes [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors
Background Microsporidia MB (MB) is a naturally occurring symbiont of Anopheles and has recently been identified as having a potential to inhibit the transmission of Plasmodium in mosquitoes.
Godfred Yaw Boanyah, Lizette L. Koekemoer, Jeremy K. Herren, Tullu Bukhari   +3 more
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Bioinformatics analysis of the Microsporidia sp. MB genome: a malaria transmission-blocking symbiont of the Anopheles arabiensis mosquito [PDF]

BMC Genomics
Background The use of microsporidia as a disease-transmission-blocking tool has garnered significant attention. Microsporidia sp. MB, known for its ability to block malaria development in mosquitoes, is an optimal candidate for supplementing malaria ...
Lilian Mbaisi Ang’ang’o, Jeremy Keith Herren, Özlem Tastan Bishop   +2 more
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Imaging the lifecycle of Microsporidia sp. MB in Anopheles coluzzii from western Burkina Faso reveals octosporogony [PDF]

mSphere
A newly discovered microsporidian, Microsporidia sp. MB (MB), was recently found to block Plasmodium falciparum transmission in Anopheles arabiensis mosquitoes from Kenya.
Ewan R. S. Parry, Roland Pevsner, Beth C. Poulton, Deepak-Kumar Purusothaman, Abdelhakeem I. Adam, Sare Issiaka, Thomas H. Ant, Stephanie M. Rainey, Etienne Bilgo, Abdoulaye Diabaté, Steven P. Sinkins   +10 more
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Willingness to accept and participate in a Microsporidia MB-based mosquito release strategy: a community-based rapid assessment in western Kenya [PDF]

Malaria Journal
Background Microsporidia MB, an endosymbiont naturally found in Anopheles mosquitoes inhibits transmission of Plasmodium and is a promising candidate for a transmission-blocking strategy that may involve mosquito release.
Tullu Bukhari, Joseph Gichuhi, Oscar Mbare, Victoria A. Ochwal, Ulrike Fillinger, Jeremy K. Herren   +5 more
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Changes in the Anopheles arabiensis transcriptome and gut microbiota profiles associated with the endosymbiotic Microsporidia MB [PDF]

BMC Genomics
Background Microsporidia MB is an endosymbiotic microbe found in Anopheles mosquito populations. This symbiont can block Plasmodium transmission in mosquitoes, and it can spread through mosquito populations and be sustained over generations by vertical ...
Jacqueline Wahura Waweru, Nicola Mulder, Cynthia Nyambura King’ori, Irene Muiruri, Mwatum Maloba Alakonya, Edward Edmond Makhulu, Lilian Mbaisi Ang’ang’o, Joseph Gichuhi, Daniel Masiga, Jeremy Keith Herren   +9 more
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An eco-epidemiological model for malaria with <i>Microsporidia MB</i> as bio-control agent. [PDF]

Model Earth Syst Environ
Abstract Microsporidia MB is an endosymbiont which naturally infects Anopheles mosquitoes. Due to its ability to block Plasmodium transmission, it shows potential as a bio-based agent for the control of malaria. Its self-sustainability is promising, as it can spread through both vertical and horizontal transmissions. However, its
Mfangnia CNT, Tonnang HEZ, Tsanou B, Keith Herren J.   +3 more
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The L1014F Kdr mutation is associated with a higher prevalence and load of the Plasmodium-blocking symbiont Microsporidia MB In Anopheles Gambiae s.l. In Benin [PDF]

BMC Microbiology
Introduction The Plasmodium transmission-blocking endosymbiont Microsporidia MB was previously identified in Anopheles gambiae s.l., but its association with the carriage of the genotypes of the L1014F kdr mutation, as well as the ecological factors ...
Arthur Sovi, Minassou Juvenal Ahouandjinou, Rock Aïkpon, Gérard S. Totongnon, Boulais Yovogan, Thomas Syme, Abdramane Dembélé, Come Zinsou Koukpo, Hermann Sagbohan, Razaki Ossè, Andil Agbo-Ola, Virgile Gnanguenon, Ulrick Toffodji, Rudy Caparros Megido, Steve Zinsou Hougbe, David Mahouton Zoungbédji, Alphonse Keller Konkon, Jackie Cook, Germain Gil Padonou, Natacha Protopopoff, Martin C. Akogbéto, Louisa A. Messenger, Constantin J. Adoha   +22 more
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