Microbial control of arthropod-borne disease
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 112(2): 81-93, Feb. 2017.
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in En
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-841763
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BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Arthropods harbor a diverse array of microbes that profoundly influence many aspects of host biology, including vector competence. Additionally, symbionts can be engineered to produce molecules that inhibit pathogens. Due to their intimate association with the host, microbes have developed strategies that facilitate their transmission, either horizontally or vertically, to conspecifics. These attributes make microbes attractive agents for applied strategies to control arthropod-borne disease. Here we discuss the recent advances in microbial control approaches to reduce the burden of pathogens such as Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya viruses, and Trypanosome and Plasmodium parasites. We also highlight where further investigation is warranted.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Vector Control of Diseases
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Microbiota
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Malaria
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos
Country of publication:
Brasil