Wolbachia has garnered significant attention in the field of Epidemiology due to its potential to control the spread of vector-borne diseases. Studies have shown that some strains of Wolbachia can reduce the ability of their insect hosts to transmit pathogens. For example, when mosquitoes are infected with certain Wolbachia strains, their capacity to transmit viruses like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya is significantly impaired. This phenomenon is largely attributed to the bacteria’s ability to activate the host's immune system, thereby reducing the replication of the viruses within the mosquito.
