31)Wolbachia Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
Its a bacteria that is found in almost 60% of flies, insects, mosquitos etc
2
Q
what it does
A
It helps in controlling the growth of mosquito by making them sterile
3
Q
why in news
A
A study has shown that it can be used to control dengu
4
Q
which mosquito causes dengu
A
Ades aegypti. it naturally does not have wolbachia and thus should be induced
5
Q
which other disease are caused by ades
A
Zika
Dengu
Chickengunya
