| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4361201 | Cell Host & Microbe | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The resident microbiota of insect vectors can impede transmission of human pathogens. Recent studies have highlighted the capacity of endogenous bacteria to decrease viral and parasitic infections in mosquito and tsetse fly vectors by activating their immune responses or directly inhibiting pathogen development. These microbes may prove effective agents for manipulating the vector competence of malaria and other important human pathogens.
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Authors
Chris M. Cirimotich, Jose L. Ramirez, George Dimopoulos,