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Insect-Specific Flaviviruses (ISFs) show promise for controlling arboviruses in Indonesia. Research highlights their potential to reduce disease transmission, but field validation and regulatory frameworks are needed for effective implementation.

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Area of Science:

  • * Vector-borne disease control
  • * Arthropod-borne viral diseases
  • * Medical entomology

Background:

  • * Arboviral diseases pose a significant public health threat in Indonesia, exacerbated by climate change, insecticide resistance, and poor vector control.
  • * Existing vector control methods are insufficient, necessitating novel, safe, and effective alternatives.
  • * Insect-Specific Flaviviruses (ISFs) are emerging as a potential biological control agent against pathogenic flaviviruses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To review the biology, classification, and distribution of ISFs, focusing on Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
  • * To evaluate the efficacy of ISFs in interfering with pathogenic flavivirus transmission.
  • * To compare ISF-based biocontrol with Wolbachia strategies and identify research priorities for Indonesia.

Main Methods:

  • * A narrative review adhering to the SANRA protocol.
  • * Literature search conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases (2014-2024).
  • * Analysis of eleven selected articles focusing on ISF biology, distribution, and application.

Main Results:

  • * Three ISF species (cell-fusion agent virus, Culex flavivirus, Aedes flavivirus) identified in Indonesian mosquitoes.
  • * Experimental evidence shows ISFs like Nhumirim virus can reduce Zika transmission, and Palm Creek virus can suppress West Nile virus.
  • * ISF-based strategies face challenges including variable vertical transmission, lack of field validation, and regulatory hurdles.

Conclusions:

  • * ISFs present a promising avenue for integrated vector management in Indonesia, complementing existing strategies.
  • * Further research is crucial for optimizing ISF persistence, developing large-scale application methods, and establishing regulatory guidelines.
  • * Priorities include field validation, understanding ISF-pathogen interactions, and standardizing release protocols for effective translation into public health interventions.