Recent Progress in Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

Research into mosquito-borne diseases has made significant strides in recent years. A spotlight has been cast on diseases like malaria, dengue, Zika, yellow fever, and Chikungunya. Alongside these are other overlooked infections, including West Nile fever, leishmaniasis, filariasis, and onchocerciasis.

Noteworthy advancements to combat these diseases span various domains, notably vector control technologies targeting mosquitoes like Aedes aegypti. These encompass strategies such as deploying genetically modified mosquitoes engineered to hinder disease transmission or curtail population sizes. Additionally, methods involving more efficient traps and discerning the efficiency of insecticides have been explored.

Enhancements in epidemiological surveillance systems have been instrumental, facilitating quicker outbreak detection and a more streamlined response. In this regard, mapping systems that trace mosquito presence and dissemination patterns have been used, thereby aiding informed decision making. Epidemiological insights stem from both entomological taxonomic studies and the application of molecular biology tools for identifying and classifying insects and pathogens.

Progress has been achieved in the development of vaccines against mosquito-borne illnesses by exploiting insights into diseases, their geographical spread, and genomic analysis. An example is the dengue vaccine, which has undergone clinical trials and been introduced in select endemic regions.

Climate change and urbanization must be factored in, as they also contribute to disease proliferation. Escalating temperatures and shifts in urban landscapes can impact the distribution of disease-carrying mosquitoes, heightening outbreak risks.

This Special Issue, devoted to recent strides in mosquito-borne diseases, seeks to unite high-quality contributions that further knowledge across diverse domains connected to mosquito research, including ecological facets, epidemiological controls, and clinical diagnostics using varied techniques.

Dr. Jeronimo Alencar
Dr. Sergio Lisboa Machado
Guest Editors

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• mosquito-borne disease
• malaria
• arbovirus
• sequencing
• molecular tools
• vaccines
• environment