Using Wolbachia mozzies to battle dengue


Zamberi: Wolbachia-bearing mosquitoes need to be bred in a laboratory.

COMBATING dengue involves various strategies, one of which is the release of mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria to prevent the virus’ transmission.

In the Petaling district, Selangor government has implemented this strategy in 21 localities.

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