Antiviral Effectors and Gene Drive Strategies for Mosquito Population Suppression or Replacement to Mitigate Arbovirus Transmission by <i>Aedes aegypti</i>

Antiviral Effectors and Gene Drive Strategies for Mosquito Population Suppression or Replacement to Mitigate Arbovirus Transmission by <i>Aedes aegypti</i>

The mosquito vector <i>Aedes aegypti</i> transmits arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) of medical importance, including Zika, dengue, and yellow fever viruses. Controlling mosquito populations remains the method of choice to prevent disease transmission. Novel mosquito control strategi...

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Main Authors: Adeline E. Williams, Alexander W. E. Franz, William R. Reid, Ken E. Olson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
<i>aedes aegypti</i>
gene drive
arbovirus
population suppression
population replacement
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/1/52

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