what are red mosquitoes, the insects that will combat the spread of the virus

what are red mosquitoes, the insects that will combat the spread of the virus

October 22, 2024 – 11:13

These are sterile, genetically modified males of Aedes aegypti. They will serve to control the transmission of the disease and warn that they are not harmful to humans.

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Recently, a innovative trial takes place in Guaymallénprovince of Mendozato face the increase in cases of dengue. There they were released genetically modified red mosquitoesto combat the proliferation of Aedes aegyptithe mosquito that transmits dengue.

What are red mosquitoes?

These “red mosquitoes” are a biotechnological creation designed to interrupt the reproductive cycle of dengue-transmitting mosquitoes. They were genetically modified so that, when they copulate with wild females, the offspring do not survive. This will reduce the number of mosquitoes capable of transmitting the virus.

The process is based on a technique known as biological self-controlwhich aims to control pests without the use of insecticides harmful to the environment. These mosquitoes They do not bite or transmit diseases and are vital to stop the spread of the disease.

Why shouldn’t they be killed?

Unlike conventional mosquitoes, These cannot transmit diseasesso they do not represent any threat. In this process, are essential to control the spread of dengue. By eliminating these mosquitoes, the positive impact they have on reducing the population of mosquitoes would be curbed. Aedes aegyptiwhich could lead to an increase in virus transmission.

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They were genetically modified to copulate with wild females, instead of the transmitting mosquito.

They were genetically modified to copulate with wild females, instead of the transmitting mosquito.

Vaccination against dengue began in the province of Buenos Aires

The province of Buenos Aires made official the beginning of its vaccination campaign against dengue. As reported, those who have contracted the disease in the 2023 and 2024 season have priority.

Furthermore, this vaccination is intended for age range from 15 to 59 years and those who “live in Buenos Aires municipalities that make up the metropolitan region of Buenos Aires.” Those who want to get the vaccine must sign up on the portal My Buenos Aires Digital Healthan application that can be downloaded to your cell phone and that keeps track of inoculations.

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