Nat Microbiol February 2024 PMID 38263454

Mosquitoes provide a transmission route between possums and humans for Buruli ulcer in southeastern Australia.

Peter T Mee, Andrew H Buultjens, Jane Oliver, Karen Brown, Jodie C Crowder, Jessica L Porter, Emma C Hobbs, Louise M Judd, George Taiaroa, Natsuda Puttharak, Deborah A Williamson, Kim R Blasdell, Ee Laine Tay, Rebecca Feldman, Mutizwa Odwell Muzari

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The social discussions reflect strong interest and moderate engagement, with posters emphasizing the importance of controlling mosquito populations to prevent Buruli ulcer and recognizing the research as a significant step forward, as seen in phrases like 'great work' and references to the study's potential impact on public health strategies.

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Abstract in brief

Mosquitoes, particularly Aedes notoscriptus, are likely responsible for transmitting Mycobacterium ulcerans, the bacteria that causes Buruli ulcer, from possums to humans in southeastern Australia.
Field surveys and genetic analyses showed that the bacteria's presence was linked to both mosquitoes and possum excreta, with evidence of mosquitoes feeding on both species and humans.
The study suggests that controlling mosquito populations could be an effective way to prevent the spread of Buruli ulcer in the region.

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Mosquitoes Confirmed as Transmission Route for Buruli Ulcer in Australia

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RT @BarrJenn: Great work

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す。過去 20 年間で、オーストラリアのビクトリア州では感染者数が2003年の12人から2023年の363人まで急激に増加しています。今回の研究結果を受け、蚊に刺されないようにすることと、蚊を駆除することがブルーリ潰瘍予防への確かな方法になりました。Nature Microbiology誌https://t.co/qKMB6fXrxd

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Heather Ferguson

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RT @BarrJenn: Great work

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Marion Koopmans, publications: https://pure.eur.nl

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Jennifer Barr

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Great work

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Mosquitoes provide a transmission route between possums and humans for Buruli ulcer in southeastern Australia.

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Mosquitoes Confirmed as Transmission Route for Buruli Ulcer in Australia

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