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The microbiome modulates arbovirus transmission in mosquitoes

Shivanand Hegde et al. Curr Opin Virol. 2015 Dec.

Abstract

Mosquito-transmitted arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) such as dengue virus, chikungunya virus, and West Nile virus constitute a major public health burden and are increasing in severity and frequency worldwide. The microbiota associated with mosquitoes (comprised of viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa) can profoundly influence many host phenotypes including vector competence, which can either be enhanced or suppressed. Thus, the tripartite interactions between the mosquito vector, its microbiota and the pathogens they transmit offer novel possibilities to control arthropod-borne diseases.

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Schematic illustrating the tripartite interactions between the mosquito host, the microbiome and arboviruses. Members of the microbiome can directly impede viruses (1), or can stimulate basal immunity leading to virus suppression (2). Conversely, some bacterial species can enhance viruses (3). Intracellular bacteria such as Wolbachia can also stimulate immunity by production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) (4). ROS can also be generated by the mosquito host and members of the microbiome and suppresses bacteria and pathogens (5). Intracellular bacteria can also manipulate host miRNA expression (6). Arboviruses can both suppress and enhance members of the microbiome (7) while bacterial interactions also influence the microbiome composition (8).

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