Wolbachia-Based Approaches to Controlling Mosquito-Borne Viral Threats: Innovations, AI Integration, and Future Directions in the Context of Climate Change
Wolbachia-based mosquito control strategies have gained significant attention as a sustainable approach to reduce the transmission of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. These endosymbiotic bacteria can limit the ability of mosquitoes to transmit pathogens, offering a promis...
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| author | Francesco Branda Eleonora Cella Fabio Scarpa Svetoslav Nanev Slavov Annamaria Bevivino Riccardo Moretti Abate Lemlem Degafu Leandro Pecchia Alberto Rizzo Francesco Defilippo Ana Moreno Giancarlo Ceccarelli Luiz Carlos Junior Alcantara Alvaro Ferreira Massimo Ciccozzi Marta Giovanetti |
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| description | Wolbachia-based mosquito control strategies have gained significant attention as a sustainable approach to reduce the transmission of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. These endosymbiotic bacteria can limit the ability of mosquitoes to transmit pathogens, offering a promising alternative to traditional chemical-based interventions. With the growing impact of climate change on mosquito population dynamics and disease transmission, Wolbachia interventions represent an adaptable and resilient strategy for mitigating the public health burden of vector-borne diseases. Changes in temperature, humidity, and rainfall patterns can alter mosquito breeding habitats and extend the geographical range of disease vectors, increasing the urgency for effective control measures. This review highlights innovations in Wolbachia-based mosquito control and explores future directions in the context of climate change. It emphasizes the integration of Wolbachia with other biological approaches and the need for multidisciplinary efforts to address climate-amplified disease risks. As ecosystems shift, Wolbachia interventions could be crucial in reducing mosquito-borne diseases, especially in vulnerable regions. AI integration in Wolbachia research presents opportunities to enhance mosquito control strategies by modeling ecological data, predicting mosquito dynamics, and optimizing intervention outcomes. Key areas include refining release strategies, real-time monitoring, and scaling interventions. Future opportunities lie in advancing AI-driven approaches for integrating Wolbachia with other vector control measures, promoting adaptive, data-driven responses to climate-amplified disease transmission. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4e7ff6c1738c4082b3781c10280ede3b2024-12-27T14:59:05ZengMDPI AGViruses1999-49152024-11-011612186810.3390/v16121868Wolbachia-Based Approaches to Controlling Mosquito-Borne Viral Threats: Innovations, AI Integration, and Future Directions in the Context of Climate ChangeFrancesco Branda0Eleonora Cella1Fabio Scarpa2Svetoslav Nanev Slavov3Annamaria Bevivino4Riccardo Moretti5Abate Lemlem Degafu6Leandro Pecchia7Alberto Rizzo8Francesco Defilippo9Ana Moreno10Giancarlo Ceccarelli11Luiz Carlos Junior Alcantara12Alvaro Ferreira13Massimo Ciccozzi14Marta Giovanetti15Unit of Medical Statistics and Molecular Epidemiology, University of Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, ItalyBurnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USADepartment of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, ItalyButantan Institute, São Paulo 21040-900, BrazilDepartment for Sustainability, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, ENEA, 00123 Rome, ItalyDepartment for Sustainability, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, ENEA, 00123 Rome, ItalyUnit of Intelligent Health Technologies, Sustainable Design Management and Assessment, Department of Engineering, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, ItalyUnit of Intelligent Health Technologies, Sustainable Design Management and Assessment, Department of Engineering, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, ItalyLaboratory of Clinical Microbiology, Virology and Bioemergencies, Ospedale Sacco, 20157 Milan, ItalyIstituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Lombardia e dell’Emilia Romagna “B. Ubertini” (IZSLER), 25124 Brescia, ItalyIstituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Lombardia e dell’Emilia Romagna “B. Ubertini” (IZSLER), 25124 Brescia, ItalyInfectious Diseases Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, ItalyMosquitos Vetores: Endossimbiontes e Interação Patógeno-Vetor, Instituto René Rachou-Fiocruz, Belo Horizonte 30190-002, BrazilMosquitos Vetores: Endossimbiontes e Interação Patógeno-Vetor, Instituto René Rachou-Fiocruz, Belo Horizonte 30190-002, BrazilUnit of Medical Statistics and Molecular Epidemiology, University of Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Sciences and Technologies for Sustainable Development and One Health, Universita Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, ItalyWolbachia-based mosquito control strategies have gained significant attention as a sustainable approach to reduce the transmission of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. These endosymbiotic bacteria can limit the ability of mosquitoes to transmit pathogens, offering a promising alternative to traditional chemical-based interventions. With the growing impact of climate change on mosquito population dynamics and disease transmission, Wolbachia interventions represent an adaptable and resilient strategy for mitigating the public health burden of vector-borne diseases. Changes in temperature, humidity, and rainfall patterns can alter mosquito breeding habitats and extend the geographical range of disease vectors, increasing the urgency for effective control measures. This review highlights innovations in Wolbachia-based mosquito control and explores future directions in the context of climate change. It emphasizes the integration of Wolbachia with other biological approaches and the need for multidisciplinary efforts to address climate-amplified disease risks. As ecosystems shift, Wolbachia interventions could be crucial in reducing mosquito-borne diseases, especially in vulnerable regions. AI integration in Wolbachia research presents opportunities to enhance mosquito control strategies by modeling ecological data, predicting mosquito dynamics, and optimizing intervention outcomes. Key areas include refining release strategies, real-time monitoring, and scaling interventions. Future opportunities lie in advancing AI-driven approaches for integrating Wolbachia with other vector control measures, promoting adaptive, data-driven responses to climate-amplified disease transmission.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/12/1868<i>Wolbachia</i>mosquito controlvector-borne diseasesclimate changepublic health |
| spellingShingle | Francesco Branda Eleonora Cella Fabio Scarpa Svetoslav Nanev Slavov Annamaria Bevivino Riccardo Moretti Abate Lemlem Degafu Leandro Pecchia Alberto Rizzo Francesco Defilippo Ana Moreno Giancarlo Ceccarelli Luiz Carlos Junior Alcantara Alvaro Ferreira Massimo Ciccozzi Marta Giovanetti Wolbachia-Based Approaches to Controlling Mosquito-Borne Viral Threats: Innovations, AI Integration, and Future Directions in the Context of Climate Change Viruses <i>Wolbachia</i> mosquito control vector-borne diseases climate change public health |
| title | Wolbachia-Based Approaches to Controlling Mosquito-Borne Viral Threats: Innovations, AI Integration, and Future Directions in the Context of Climate Change |
| title_full | Wolbachia-Based Approaches to Controlling Mosquito-Borne Viral Threats: Innovations, AI Integration, and Future Directions in the Context of Climate Change |
| title_fullStr | Wolbachia-Based Approaches to Controlling Mosquito-Borne Viral Threats: Innovations, AI Integration, and Future Directions in the Context of Climate Change |
| title_full_unstemmed | Wolbachia-Based Approaches to Controlling Mosquito-Borne Viral Threats: Innovations, AI Integration, and Future Directions in the Context of Climate Change |
| title_short | Wolbachia-Based Approaches to Controlling Mosquito-Borne Viral Threats: Innovations, AI Integration, and Future Directions in the Context of Climate Change |
| title_sort | wolbachia based approaches to controlling mosquito borne viral threats innovations ai integration and future directions in the context of climate change |
| topic | <i>Wolbachia</i> mosquito control vector-borne diseases climate change public health |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/12/1868 |
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