Microsporidian infection of mosquito larvae changes the host-associated microbiome towards the synthesis of antimicrobial factors
Our results demonstrate that microsporidian infection alters the microbial community composition in mosquito larvae. Moreover, they show that microsporidian infection can increase the antimicrobial capabilities of the host-associated microbiome. These results provide novel insights into host microbiome-parasite interactions and have potential implications for the vector competencies of mosquitoes.
Authors
- Angela E. Taylor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5835-5643)
- Johanna Björkroth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7172-9945)
- Sylwia Jedut
- Artur Trzebny (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0831-7243)
- Mirosława Dabert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5930-3346)
- Jeremy K. Herren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2239-7275)
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (KE)
- Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2025-05-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06813-z
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.10
Funders
- Narodowe Centrum Nauki
- Infrastruktura PL-Grid
- Academic Computer Centre Cyfronet, AGH University of Science and Technology