Bacterial symbiosis in arthropods and the control of disease transmission.

Beard, C. B.; Durvasula, R. V.; Richards, F. F.

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Bacterial symbiosis in arthropods and the control of disease transmission.

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1998 Oct-Dec
By Beard, C. B. ; Durvasula, R. V. ; Richards, F. F.

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Emerg Infect Dis
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Beard, C. B. ; Durvasula, R. V. ; Richards, F. F.
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Bacterial symbionts may be used as vehicles for expressing foreign genes in arthropods. Expression of selected genes can render an arthropod incapable of transmitting a second microorganism that is pathogenic for humans and is an alternative approach to the control of arthropod-borne diseases. We discuss the rationale for this alternative approach, its potential applications and limitations, and the regulatory concerns that may arise from its use in interrupting disease transmission in humans and animals.
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Animals Animals, Genetically Modified Arthropods Arthropod Vectors Chagas Disease Communicable Disease Control Consumer Product Safety Humans Pest Control, Biological Symbiosis Tsetse Flies
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Emerg Infect Dis. 4(4):581-591.
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Journal Article
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4
Issue:

4
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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