REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG — Acting (Pj) Governor of West Java Bey Triadi Machmudin confirmed Wolbachia mosquito safe. This mosquito is being tested in the city of Bandung to eradicate dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF).
Bey said by using wolbachia bacteria on mosquitoes Temples of the Egyptians can prevent the emergence of the virus that causes dengue fever. Expected case DBD along with the rainy season, it can be suppressed while minimizing the number of casualties that arise.
“That able to inhibit the development of dengue mosquitoes and have carried out proven tests. “It’s good for us in the future, reducing the development of mosquitoes that carry dengue fever,” said Bey at GOR Saparua Bandung, Monday (27/11/2023).
Bey said the provincial government is also encouraging community health centers in all districts and cities to carry out outreach regarding the benefits of wolbachia mosquitoes, so as not to cause doubt and worry among the community.
The West Java Provincial Government plans to develop Wolbachia mosquitoes in 26 cities and other districts to eradicate dengue fever in West Java. “We were notified from the community health center. So if this is safe, it’s not something dangerous. It will protect us in the future. The aim is good,” he said.
Wolbachia is a bacteria that can grow in the bodies of insects except mosquitoes Temples of the Egyptians. Through a series of experiments, world researchers succeeded in introducing wolbachia bacteria which are able to prevent the replication of the dengue virus in mosquitoes Temples of the Egyptians.
Until when mosquitoes Temples of the Egyptians sucking human blood contains the dengue virus, then it will be resistant and will not spread it to other human bodies.
Wolbachia bacteria can be transferred through eggs and are safe for humans. If a female mosquito with wolbachia mates with a male without wolbachia, all of her eggs will have wolbachia.
If a male mosquito with wolbachia mates with a female without wolbachia, the eggs will not hatch. If a male and female with Wolbachia mate, the offspring will automatically have Wolbachia.
However, Australian Griffith University epidemiologist Dicky Budiman reminded the Ministry of Health to be careful with using the wolbachia method to prevent dengue fever because it has the potential to form new mutations.
The West Java Health Office itself noted that from January-June 2023 there were 7,512 cases of dengue fever in West Java, 49 of whom died. The city of Bandung contributed the most dengue cases in West Java with 1,021 cases, while the city of Banjar had the fewest with 20 cases.
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2023-11-28 13:05:38
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