Impact of environmental antibiotic residues on mosquito microbiome and competency for zoonotic pathogens
Abstract Mosquitoes, infamously known for deadly diseases such as malaria, depend on their gut microbiome to fend off some pathogens. Recent laboratory findings indicate that disruptions to this microbial defense system—especially involving symbiotic bacteria can significantly impact their ability t...
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| description | Abstract Mosquitoes, infamously known for deadly diseases such as malaria, depend on their gut microbiome to fend off some pathogens. Recent laboratory findings indicate that disruptions to this microbial defense system—especially involving symbiotic bacteria can significantly impact their ability to fight pathogens. However, there is a significant gap in understanding this issue, as field studies on mosquitoes from antibiotic-contaminated environments are currently absent. With the increasing presence of antibiotic residues in aquatic environments, a growing concern is that these antibiotics could disrupt the protective mosquito microbiome thereby enhancing their ability to harbour and transmit pathogens. Safeguarding the mosquito microbiome could be essential for effective control of some mosquito-borne diseases. This perspective discusses the potential consequences of antibiotic residues on mosquito populations, and their microbiomes, emphasizing the need for comprehensive field studies to better understand how environmental factors, like antibiotic residues, may influence vector competency and eventually disease transmission. By addressing these gaps in knowledge, we can develop more effective strategies to mitigate the risks associated with both infectious diseases, ultimately improving public health outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9ad01ebb87c440b5b6481cff174cd13e2025-08-20T02:55:31ZengSpringerDiscover Public Health3005-07742025-04-012211510.1186/s12982-025-00623-5Impact of environmental antibiotic residues on mosquito microbiome and competency for zoonotic pathogensSamuel Munalula Munjita0Lungowe Sitali-Zimba1Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of ZambiaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of ZambiaAbstract Mosquitoes, infamously known for deadly diseases such as malaria, depend on their gut microbiome to fend off some pathogens. Recent laboratory findings indicate that disruptions to this microbial defense system—especially involving symbiotic bacteria can significantly impact their ability to fight pathogens. However, there is a significant gap in understanding this issue, as field studies on mosquitoes from antibiotic-contaminated environments are currently absent. With the increasing presence of antibiotic residues in aquatic environments, a growing concern is that these antibiotics could disrupt the protective mosquito microbiome thereby enhancing their ability to harbour and transmit pathogens. Safeguarding the mosquito microbiome could be essential for effective control of some mosquito-borne diseases. This perspective discusses the potential consequences of antibiotic residues on mosquito populations, and their microbiomes, emphasizing the need for comprehensive field studies to better understand how environmental factors, like antibiotic residues, may influence vector competency and eventually disease transmission. By addressing these gaps in knowledge, we can develop more effective strategies to mitigate the risks associated with both infectious diseases, ultimately improving public health outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-00623-5Antibiotic residuesMosquito microbiomeDisturbance of mosquito microbiomeZoonotic pathogensEnvironment |
| spellingShingle | Samuel Munalula Munjita Lungowe Sitali-Zimba Impact of environmental antibiotic residues on mosquito microbiome and competency for zoonotic pathogens Discover Public Health Antibiotic residues Mosquito microbiome Disturbance of mosquito microbiome Zoonotic pathogens Environment |
| title | Impact of environmental antibiotic residues on mosquito microbiome and competency for zoonotic pathogens |
| title_full | Impact of environmental antibiotic residues on mosquito microbiome and competency for zoonotic pathogens |
| title_fullStr | Impact of environmental antibiotic residues on mosquito microbiome and competency for zoonotic pathogens |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of environmental antibiotic residues on mosquito microbiome and competency for zoonotic pathogens |
| title_short | Impact of environmental antibiotic residues on mosquito microbiome and competency for zoonotic pathogens |
| title_sort | impact of environmental antibiotic residues on mosquito microbiome and competency for zoonotic pathogens |
| topic | Antibiotic residues Mosquito microbiome Disturbance of mosquito microbiome Zoonotic pathogens Environment |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-00623-5 |
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