Assessing the direct and spillover protective effectiveness of Wolbachia-mediated introgression to combat dengue

• Main Authors: Chow, Jo Yi, Bansal, Somya, Dickens, Borame S. L., Ma, Pei, Hoffmann, Ary, Cheong, Yoon Ling, Ahmad, Nazni Wasi, Lim, Jue Tao
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2025
• Subjects: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; Dengue; Wolbachia
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/183533
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Background: Dengue remains a global health challenge with limited treatment options, highlighting the need for effective vector control strategies. The introduction of Wolbachia pipientis into Aedes aegypti populations has shown success in reducing dengue transmission across global field trials. How...