Low- and High-Tech Approaches to ControlPlasmodiumParasite Transmission byAnophelesMosquitoes | Zendy

Chris M. Cirimotich | Zendy; April M. Clayton | Zendy; George Dimopoulos | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

Low- and High-Tech Approaches to ControlPlasmodiumParasite Transmission byAnophelesMosquitoes

Author(s) -

Chris M. Cirimotich,

April M. Clayton,

George Dimopoulos

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

journal of tropical medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.747

H-Index - 30

eISSN - 1687-9694

pISSN - 1687-9686

DOI - 10.1155/2011/891342

Subject(s) - malaria , anopheles , plasmodium (life cycle) , transmission (telecommunications) , biology , parasite hosting , plasmodium falciparum , mosquito control , virology , immunology , computer science , telecommunications , world wide web

Current efforts have proven inadequate to stop the transmission of Plasmodium parasites, and hence the spread of malaria, by Anopheles mosquitoes. Therefore, a novel arsenal of strategies for inhibiting Plasmodium infection of mosquitoes is urgently needed. In this paper, we summarize research on two approaches to malaria control, a low-tech strategy based on parasite inhibition by the mosquito's natural microflora, and a high-tech strategy using genetic modification of mosquitoes that renders them resistant to infection and discuss advantages and disadvantages for both approaches.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research