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Meeting Report on an Integrated Research Agenda for Mosquito-Borne Arboviruses

  • By

  • Angela K Ulrich

  • Nicolina M Moua

  • Alison Mack

  • Natsuko Imai-Eaton

  • J Erin Staples

  • Angela J Mehr

  • Julia T Ostrowsky

  • Tabitha Leighton

  • Ana Cehovin

  • Petra C Fay

  • Josephine P Golding

  • Emma Maynard

  • Luke Alphey

  • Diana P Rojas Alvarez

  • Lark L Coffey

  • Nuno R Faria

  • Rafael Maciel-de-Freitas

  • Kevin Maringer

  • Kris A Murray

  • Henrik Salje

  • Rosemary Sang

  • Pedro F C Vasconcelos

  • Yee-Sin Leo

  • Steven P Sinkins

  • Jocelyne Neto de Vasconcelos

  • Samuel K Dadzie

  • Eva Harris

  • Thais H dos Santos

  • Raman Velayudhan

  • Jurai Wongsawat

  • Michael T Osterholm

  • Eve M Lackritz

  • July 9, 2025

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Objective:

To develop a research agenda addressing mosquito-borne arbovirus (MBV) diseases and their global health implications, particularly in relation to emerging threats and preparedness.

Key Findings:
  • The incidence and geographic distribution of Aedes-borne arboviral diseases have significantly increased in recent decades, leading to larger epidemics and new areas of concern.
  • Dengue virus infections surged from 500,000 cases in 2000 to 5.2 million in 2019, with further escalation in recent years, highlighting the urgent need for effective interventions.
  • Yellow fever outbreaks have also increased in frequency and intensity across new geographic areas, raising alarms for public health.
Interpretation:

The findings underscore the urgent need for a multipathogen approach to address the rising threat of MBV diseases, emphasizing the integration of ecological and social factors into research and policy.

Limitations:
  • The report does not provide a comprehensive overview of all MBV diseases, which may limit the applicability of the findings.
  • The findings are based on discussions from a single meeting and may not encompass all expert opinions, potentially affecting the robustness of the conclusions.
Conclusion:

A coordinated research agenda focusing on MBV diseases is essential for improving global health preparedness and response to future epidemics.

Original Source(s)

Meeting Report on an Integrated Research Agenda for Mosquito-Borne Arboviruses

  • by Angela K Ulrich, Nicolina M Moua, Alison Mack, Natsuko Imai-Eaton, J Erin Staples, Angela J Mehr, Julia T Ostrowsky, Tabitha Leighton, Ana Cehovin, Petra C Fay, Josephine P Golding, Emma Maynard, Luke Alphey, Diana P Rojas Alvarez, Lark L Coffey, Nuno R Faria, Rafael Maciel-de-Freitas, Kevin Maringer, Kris A Murray, Henrik Salje, Rosemary Sang, Pedro F C Vasconcelos, Yee-Sin Leo, Steven P Sinkins, Jocelyne Neto de Vasconcelos, Samuel K Dadzie, Eva Harris, Thais H dos Santos, Raman Velayudhan, Jurai Wongsawat, Michael T Osterholm, Eve M Lackritz

  • July 9, 2025

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