Localization and tissue tropism of the symbiont Microsporidia MB in the germ line and somatic tissues of Anopheles arabiensis
ABSTRACTThe Anopheles symbiont, Microsporidia MB, is maternally inherited and has a strong malaria transmission-blocking phenotype in Anopheles arabiensis.Microsporidia MB is also vertically transmitted, sexually transmitted, and avirulent.These characteristics are expected to promote its spread through mosquito populations, enhancing the potential