Interaction Of Aedes Mosquitoes, Gut Symbiotic Bacteria, And Dengue Virus: A Review

Abstract

Aedes mosquitoes are vectors for various disease-causing organisms, including Dengue, Chikungunya, Yellow Fever, Zika virus, and other arboviruses. Mosquitoes, including Aedes, inhabit a rich gut microbial community. These gut symbiotic bacteria affect mosquito physiology in different ways. Viral infection regulation strategies depend on controlling vectors through different means, such as chemically, Environmentally, and Biologically. Several recent studies show the use of gut microbial communities to prevent mosquito-borne diseases by controlling the vector. The midgut microbiota differs according to various parameters, including mosquito sex, life stage, and surrounding environmental conditions. This review describes the interaction between the Aedes mosquito, its gut bacteria, and the Dengue virus, highlighting recent advances in research.