D. Hettiarachchi

Molecular screening for Wolbachia endosymbionts in phlebotomine sand flies within the North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a growing public health threat in Sri Lanka, transmitted primarily by phlebotomine sand flies. While biological control using Wolbachia has proven effective against other vector-borne diseases, its potential application in phlebotomine sand flies remains largely unexplored. Therefore, investi...