Mosquito bite study could help predict disease outbreaks

NCT ID NCT04478370

First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at how people's immune systems react to proteins in mosquito saliva after being bitten. The goal was to find markers that show how much exposure people have to mosquitoes that carry malaria and dengue. Researchers used controlled mosquito bites in healthy adults from Thailand to track antibody levels over time. The findings could help improve disease surveillance and measure the effectiveness of mosquito control efforts in Southeast Asia.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shoklo Malaria Research unit (SMRU)

    Mae Sot, Changwat Tak, 63110, Thailand

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