Wolbachia infection in Aedes aegypti does not affect its vectorial capacity for Dirofilaria immitis
T. Shirozu, M. A. F. Regilme, M. Ote, M. Sasaki, A. Soga, H. Bochimoto, H. Kawabata, R. Umemiya-Shirafuji, H. Kanuka, S. Fukumoto
This study shows Wolbachia infection in Aedes aegypti does not impact its vectorial capacity for Dirofilaria immitis, supporting its use in dengue control.
bioRxiv · Mar 4, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology