Microbe-vector Interactions in Vector-borne Diseases

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511754845

Several billion people are at daily risk of life threatening vector-borne diseases such as malaria, trypanosomiasis and dengue. This volume describes the way in which the causal pathogens of such diseases interact with the vectors that transmit them. It details the elegant biological adaptations that have enabled pathogens to live with their vectors and, in some circumstances, to control them. This knowledge has led to novel preventative strategies in the form of antibiotics and new vaccines which are targeted not at the pathogen itself but at its specific vector.

‘The authors describe the advantages of insects as vectors and their numerous barriers to infection, including physico-chemical barriers, the gut, haemolymph, and the salivary glands themselves.‘

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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
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Contributors
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Editors' Preface
pp xi-xii
- By Stephan H. Gillespie, Geoffrey L. Smith, Anna Osbourn
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1 - Vector-borne diseases
pp 1-18
- By Brian W. J. Mahy, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
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2 - Evolution of tick-borne disease systems
pp 19-42
- By Sarah E. Randolph, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PS, UK
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3 - Insect transmission of viruses
pp 43-62
- By Stéphane Blanc, UMR Biologie et Génétique des Interactions Plante-Parasite (BGPI), CIRAD-INRA-ENSAM, TA 41/K, Campus International de Baillarguet, 34398 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
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4 - RNA-based immunity in insects
pp 63-74
- By Rui Lu, Center for Plant Cell Biology, Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA, Hongwei Li, Center for Plant Cell Biology, Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA, Wan-Xiang Li, Center for Plant Cell Biology, Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA, Shou-Wei Ding, Center for Plant Cell Biology, Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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5 - Specificity of Borrelia–tick vector relationships
pp 75-90
- By Alan Barbour, Departments of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and Medicine, University of California Irvine, B240 Medical Science I, Irvine, CA 92697–4025, USA
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6 - Bunyavirus/mosquito interactions
pp 91-102
- By Richard M. Elliott, Division of Virology, Institute of Biomedical and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Church Street, Glasgow G11 5JR, UK, Alain Kohl, Division of Virology, Institute of Biomedical and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Church Street, Glasgow G11 5JR, UK
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7 - How do mosquito vectors live with their viruses?
pp 103-138
- By Stephen Higgs, Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555–0609, USA
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9 - Vector competence
pp 139-180
- By Scott C. Weaver, Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases and Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555–0609, USA, Lark L. Coffey, Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases and Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555–0609, USA, Roberto Nussenzveig, Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases and Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555–0609, USA, Diana Ortiz, Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases and Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555–0609, USA, Darci Smith, Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases and Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555–0609, USA
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9 - Environmental influences on arbovirus infections and vectors
pp 181-198
- By P. S. Mellor, Institute for Animal Health, Pirbright Laboratory, Ash Rd, Pirbright, Woking GU24 0NF, UK
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10 - Vector immunity
pp 199-262
- By Norman A. Ratcliffe, School of Biological Sciences, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea, UK, Miranda M. A. Whitten, School of Biological Sciences, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea, UK
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11 - Transmission of plant viruses by nematodes
pp 263-286
- By Stuart A. MacFarlane, Scottish Crop Research Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA, UK, David J. Robinson, Scottish Crop Research Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA, UK
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12 - Wolbachia host–symbiont interactions
pp 287-300
- By Mark J. Taylor, Filariasis Research Laboratory, Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool L3 5QA, UK
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13 - Pathogenic strategies of Anaplasma phagocytophilum, a unique bacterium that colonizes neutrophils
pp 301-330
- By Jason A. Carlyon, Section of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, The Anylan Center for Medical Research and Education, New Haven, CT 06520-8031, USA, Erol Fikrig, Section of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, The Anylan Center for Medical Research and Education, New Haven, CT 06520-8031, USA
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14 - Interactions of Yersinia pestis with its flea vector that lead to the transmission of plague
pp 331-344
- By B. Joseph Hinnebusch, Laboratory of Human Bacterial Pathogenesis, Rocky Mountain Laboratories, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Hamilton, MT 59840, USA
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15 - Transgenic malaria
pp 345-362
- By Peter W. Atkinson, Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA, David A. O'Brochta, Center for Biosystems Research, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, College Park, 2MD 20742, USA
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16 - Vaccines targeting vectors
pp 363-378
- By Geoffrey A. T. Targett, Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1B 3DP, UK
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Index
pp 379-383
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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

Contributors
pp vii-x

Editors' Preface
pp xi-xii

1 - Vector-borne diseases
pp 1-18

2 - Evolution of tick-borne disease systems
pp 19-42

3 - Insect transmission of viruses
pp 43-62

4 - RNA-based immunity in insects
pp 63-74

5 - Specificity of Borrelia–tick vector relationships
pp 75-90

6 - Bunyavirus/mosquito interactions
pp 91-102

7 - How do mosquito vectors live with their viruses?
pp 103-138

9 - Vector competence
pp 139-180

9 - Environmental influences on arbovirus infections and vectors
pp 181-198

10 - Vector immunity
pp 199-262

11 - Transmission of plant viruses by nematodes
pp 263-286

12 - Wolbachia host–symbiont interactions
pp 287-300

13 - Pathogenic strategies of Anaplasma phagocytophilum, a unique bacterium that colonizes neutrophils
pp 301-330

14 - Interactions of Yersinia pestis with its flea vector that lead to the transmission of plague
pp 331-344

15 - Transgenic malaria
pp 345-362

16 - Vaccines targeting vectors
pp 363-378

Index
pp 379-383

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