Study Data from Jiangsu University Update Understanding of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (Control Dengue With wolbachia: Insights From a Two-strain Vector-host Model With Larval Competition).

A study conducted by researchers at Jiangsu University in China explores the use of Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes as a method of controlling dengue viruses. The researchers developed a two-strain vector-host model that incorporates larval competition and considers factors such as antibody-dependent enhancement and temporal cross-immunity. The study found that intensifying larval competition can help prevent the spread of dengue viruses, and increasing the release ratio of Wolbachia-carrying males can delay the peak time of infections. However, the researchers also emphasize the importance of employing other control methods, such as larvicides and insecticides, in conjunction with the release of Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes. [Extracted from the article]