Georgia Kythreoti

Oct 28, 2024 | jbc.org | Georgia Kythreoti |Stefan Schulz

INTRODUCTIONMany insect species have the potential to transmit a wide range of pathogens to humans and animals, causing a variety of vector-borne diseases (VBDs). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), VBDs account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases, causing more than 700,000 deaths annually (1). Therefore, they pose a significant threat to global public and animal health and have substantial socioeconomic impacts.