Sehat Masada
Vol 19 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Sehat Masada

EFEKTIVITAS WOLBACHIA DALAM PENGENDALIAN DEMAM BERDARAH DENGUE

Patmawati, Dewi (Unknown)
suparni, suparni (Unknown)
Mahwati, Yeni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jan 2025

Abstract

Background: Dengue fever (DHF) is one of the global health threats that needs serious attention, because this disease has a high morbidity and mortality rate and has the potential to cause extraordinary events (KLB). Dengue control activities that dengue control activities that are usually carried out are considered ineffective, especially there are negative impacts including the existence of resistance in vectors to insecticides. The use of Wolbachia bacteria is offered as an alternative that can be applied in dengue control especially to reduce the cases. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Wolbachia in controlling dengue fever control of dengue hemorrhagic fever. Methods: This article used narrative literature review method using data and information from online search sites such as Google Scholar, Pubmed and Science Direct published between 2019-2023. Discussion: A total of 8 out of 11 articles reported a decrease in dengue cases in Wolbachia release sites ranging from 40% - 96%. Another 3 articles stated that Wolbachia influenced the ability of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to transmit dengue virus. Conclusion: Wolbachia is effective for dengue hemorrhagic fever control.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Jsm

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Sehat Masada adalah sebuah Jurnal untuk menampung hasil-hasil penelitian yang berkaitan dengan kesehatan, khususnya tentang Kesehatan Masyarakat, Keperawatan, Kebidanan, dan Refraksi Optisi. Jurnal ini terbit dua kali setahun (Januari dan ...