scholarly journals Clustered Breeding Sites: Shelters for Vector-Borne Diseases

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. A. Dias ◽  
L. H. A. Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Host Population ◽  
Spatial Distributions ◽  
Breeding Sites ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Vector Abundance ◽  
Probabilistic Cellular Automaton ◽  
Time Variations ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
Clustered Distributions ◽  
Homogeneous Distributions

Here, the propagation of vector-borne diseases is modeled by using a probabilistic cellular automaton. Numerical simulations considering distinct spatial distributions and time variations of the vector abundance are performed, in order to investigate their impacts on the number of infected individuals of the host population. The main conclusion is as follows: in the clustered distributions, the prevalence is lower, but the eradication is more difficult to be achieved, as compared to homogeneous distributions. This result can be relevant in the implementation of preventive surveillance measures.

‘Swimming mosquitoes’: a key stepping stone to prevent Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya: an educative experience in Colima, Mexico

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Medone ◽  
Carlos M Hern�ndez-Su�rez
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Adult Mosquito ◽  
Breeding Sites ◽  
Stepping Stone ◽  
Public Issues ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
The People ◽  
Vector Borne

Abstract Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya arboviruses (DZC), mainly transmitted by mosquito Aedes aegypti, are global health public issues affecting 390 million people each year. In most endemic countries, vector control strategies have been focused on reducing breeding sites and adult mosquito populations. Most health communication strategies have pointed out adult mosquito as the main responsible of the transmission, persuading people to eliminate domestic containers. However, it is not clear how should people understand the relationship between adult mosquitoes and water domestic containers. So, the main goal of the present study was to assess the people understanding of this relationship. Results showed that most people associate adult mosquitoes with DZC, but only few could associate swimming larvae with mosquitoes. The unawareness of larva presence leads to an underestimation of risk perception about DZC transmission. In this context, we consider that educative interventions for health promotion, based on meaningful knowledge and social representations arise as long-term strategies to control transmission of vector-borne diseases. Here, we propose innovative health strategies focused on increase the risk perception about swimming larvae, considering social representations, which may be a key stepping stone to increase people adherence to massive campaigns and reducing DZC burden.

scholarly journals Bayesian data assimilation provides rapid decision support for vector-borne diseases

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (108) ◽  
pp. 20150367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris P. Jewell ◽  
Richard G. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Data Assimilation ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
Host Population ◽  
Significant Advance ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
Bayesian Data Assimilation

Predicting the spread of vector-borne diseases in response to incursions requires knowledge of both host and vector demographics in advance of an outbreak. Although host population data are typically available, for novel disease introductions there is a high chance of the pathogen using a vector for which data are unavailable. This presents a barrier to estimating the parameters of dynamical models representing host–vector–pathogen interaction, and hence limits their ability to provide quantitative risk forecasts. The Theileria orientalis (Ikeda) outbreak in New Zealand cattle demonstrates this problem: even though the vector has received extensive laboratory study, a high degree of uncertainty persists over its national demographic distribution. Addressing this, we develop a Bayesian data assimilation approach whereby indirect observations of vector activity inform a seasonal spatio-temporal risk surface within a stochastic epidemic model. We provide quantitative predictions for the future spread of the epidemic, quantifying uncertainty in the model parameters, case infection times and the disease status of undetected infections. Importantly, we demonstrate how our model learns sequentially as the epidemic unfolds and provide evidence for changing epidemic dynamics through time. Our approach therefore provides a significant advance in rapid decision support for novel vector-borne disease outbreaks.

scholarly journals Species diversity and breeding site of mosquito larvae (Diptera: Culicidae) in Macaca fascicularis breeding area

2021 ◽  
Vol 948 (1) ◽  
pp. 012039
Author(s):  
D Novianto ◽  
U K Hadi ◽  
S Soviana ◽  
Supriyono ◽  
H S Darusman
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Macaca Fascicularis ◽  
Mosquito Species ◽  
Breeding Site ◽  
Mosquito Larvae ◽  
Breeding Sites ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Armigeres Subalbatus ◽  
Vector Borne

Abstract Mosquito larvae play an essential role in the ecological, and many of them can spread human and animal diseases, including in Macaca fascicularis. Information on mosquito species and their habitats can provide an overview of the role of mosquitoes in the spread of vector-borne diseases in M. fascicularis captivity area. This study aimed to identify species diversity of mosquito larvae, species affinity and association, and the larval breeding sites around M. fascicularis captivity area in Bogor, West Java. Mosquito larvae were collected from 102 sites using a 350 ml dipper. Mosquito larvae that were successfully collected consisted of 11 species; Aedes albopictus, Ae. aegypti, Armigeres subalbatus, Anopheles aconitus, An. kochi, An. vagus, Culex fuscocephala, Cx. pseudovishnui, Cx. tritaeniorhyncus, Cx. quinquefasciatus, and Cx. vishnui. Co-occurrence in mosquito larvae as many as 13 compositions, with the highest co-occurrence in Ae. albopictus and Cx. quinquefasciatus that was 11 times. There were seven types breeding sites for the larval mosquitoes, i.e containers, ditches, creeks, ponds, artificial ponds, groundwater puddles, and rice fields. We conclude the existence of mosquito larvae and the availability of their breeding site in M. fascicularis captivity area can be a potential transmission of pathogens between mosquitoes and hosts

scholarly journals Dengue and Chikungunya Fever: Oral Manifestations

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 141-143
Author(s):  
Indrajeet Singh ◽  
Naresh Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Aedes Aegypti ◽  
Incubation Period ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Oral Manifestations ◽  
Female Mosquito ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Breeding Sites ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Vector Borne

The vector borne diseases of dengue and chikungunya mainly affect the African and South Asian countries. Its prevalence increases in the summer and monsoon seasons due to an  increase in breeding sites and External Incubation Period (EIP) of the virus. Primarily caused by an infectious bite of the Aedes aegypti female mosquito, this disease has a variety of systemic signs and symptoms. However, the oral manifesatations might be ignored. This review aims to enlightens the healthcare researchers with knowledge regarding the oral manifestations of dengue and chikungunya.

scholarly journals Dynamics and Biocontrol: The Indirect Effects of a Predator Population on a Host-Vector Disease Model

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fengyan Zhou ◽  
Hongxing Yao
Keyword(s):  
Disease Model ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Host Population ◽  
Uniform Persistence ◽  
Predator Population ◽  
Insect Vector ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Vector Population ◽  
Reproduction Numbers ◽  
Vector Borne

A model of the interactions among a host population, an insect-vector population, which transmits virus from hosts to hosts, and a vector predator population is proposed based on virus-host, host-vector, and prey (vector)-enemy theories. The model is investigated to explore the indirect effect of natural enemies on host-virus dynamics by reducing the vector densities, which shows the basic reproduction numbersR01(without predators) andR02(with predators) that provide threshold conditions on determining the uniform persistence and extinction of the disease in a host population. When the model is absent from predator, the disease is persistent ifR01>1; in such a case, by introducing predators of a vector, then the insect-transmitted disease will be controlled ifR02<1. From the point of biological control, these results show that an additional predator population of the vector may suppress the spread of vector-borne diseases. In addition, there exist limit cycles with persistence of the disease or without disease in presence of predators. Finally, numerical simulations are conducted to support analytical results.

scholarly journals Pemetaan Habitat Jentik Nyamuk Di Kecamatan Cibalong, Kabupaten Garut, Provinsi Jawa Barat

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-124
Author(s):  
Andri Ruliansyah ◽  
Wawan Ridwan ◽  
Asep Jajang Kusnandar
Keyword(s):  
Global Positioning System ◽  
Positioning System ◽  
Breeding Sites ◽  
Larval Habitats ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
Mosquito Breeding ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Culex Sp

Abstract The environment is an important factor in transmitting vector-borne diseases where an environment is a place of interaction between hosts, agents, and vectors. The existence of mosquitoes as a vector of various types of diseases is influenced by the existence of mosquito breeding habitats in an area. The results of mapping can be a guide to finding larva habitat when carrying out vector control. In addition, there is no map of larva habitat in Cibalong Subdistrict, Garut Regency so that mapping of breeding sites and behavior of mosquitoes becomes very important. The purpose of this study was to map the mosquito larval habitats in Cibalong District, Garut regency. Data collection was done by plotting habitats using Global Positioning System (GPS) and larva identifications using a compound microscope. Habitat larvae found in Karangparanje, Karyasari Village and Sakambangan, Mekarwangi Village, dominated by rice fields and water streams. While larvae found were Culex sp, Anopheles sp, Aedes sp, and Malaya sp. This finding confirmed that  Cibalong District receptive as a transmitting area of ​​Malaria, DHF, and Filaria, so it is necessary to be aware of the possibility of transmission of vector-borne diseases in those areas. Abstrak Lingkungan merupakan faktor penting dalam penularan penyakit tular vektor di mana lingkungan merupakan tempat berinteraksi antara host , agen dan vektor. Keberadaan nyamuk sebagai vektor berbagai macam penyakit dipengaruhi oleh keberadaan habitat perkembangbiakan nyamuk di suatu wilayah. Hasil suatu pemetaan dapat menjadi panduan untuk menemukan habitat jentik pada saat melakukan pengendalian vektor. Selain itu belum adanya suatu peta habitat jentik di Kecamatan Cibalong Kabupaten Garut sehingga pemetaan tempat perkembangbiakan dan perilaku nyamuk menjadi sangat penting. Tujuan kajian ini untuk memetakan habitat jentik nyamuk di Kecamatan Cibalong  Kabupaten Garut. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan membuat titik (plotting)  habitat dengan menggunakan Global Positioning System (GPS) dan identifikasi jentik menggunakan mikroskop binokuler. Habitat jentik yang ditemukan di  Dusun Karangparanje Desa Karyasari dan Dusun Sakambangan Desa Mekarwangi, didominasi oleh sawah dan aliran sungai. Sedangkan jentik yang ditemukan yaitu Culex sp, Anopheles sp, Aedes sp dan Malaya sp. Hal ini menjadikan Kecamatan Cibalong reseptif sebagai daerah penular malaria, DBD, dan filaria, sehingga perlu diwaspadai kemungkinan terjadinya penularan penyakit tular vektor di wilayah tersebut.

scholarly journals Short communication: New report of Aedes albopictus in Souk Ahras, Northeast Algeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaouther Hamaidia ◽  
Noreddine Soltani
Keyword(s):  
Aedes Albopictus ◽  
Short Communication ◽  
Asian Tiger Mosquito ◽  
Breeding Sites ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Asian Tiger ◽  
Mosquito Breeding ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
The City ◽  
Residential Garden

Abstract. Hamaidia K, Soltani N. 2021. Short communication: New report of Aedes albopictus in Souk Ahras, Northeast Algeria. Biodiversitas 22: 2901-2906. The present paper reports the occurrence of Aedes albopictus (Skuse), an aggressive Asian tiger mosquito in the city of Souk-Ahras (Northeast of Algeria). A “26 April” estate’ inhabitants (Souk-Ahras province) have reported unusual daytime bites by a striped mosquito. On early September 2020, an intensive field inspection was carried out for potential mosquito breeding sites in the locations around the city. A total of 105 specimens (8 larvae, 24 pupae and 73 adults) of Ae. albopictus were collected in a pile of old tyres in a residential garden. After previous records of this species in Algeria, this is the first evidence of its presence in Souk-Ahras province, and the findings enhance combined public participation with professional validation in surveillance of vector borne-diseases programs with emphasis on the need for sensitising citizens about controlling this important vector.

scholarly journals Mosquito Survey in the Campus Area of Universitas Padjadjaran Jatinangor in September to November 2016

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Lia Faridah ◽  
Radiah Baizura ◽  
Sri Yusnita
Keyword(s):  
General Hospital ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Light Trap ◽  
District General Hospital ◽  
West Java ◽  
Breeding Sites ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

AbstractSumedang regency reported being one of dengue endemic areas in West Java. The number of dengue fever patients in Sumedang District General Hospital increased in the last quarter of 2015. Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) is one of most significant areas in Jatinangor Sumedang where many people are doing their activity day and night. The purpose of the study was to identify what types of mosquito genera exist in Unpad campus according to the time and location. A field survey was conducted at 22 locations in Unpad campus using modified electric light trap placed indoor and outdoor at each site from September to November 2016. The modified electrical trap was turned on for 24 hours, and samples collected every 12 hours. Mosquitoes trapped were put into the plastic cup, labeled according to time collected, and brought to Parasitology Laboratory of Unpad for identification. The study result identified four types of mosquito genera which were Culex spp. (405), Armigeres spp. (70), Aedes spp. (33), and Anopheles spp. (10). Prevention toward potential breeding sites and protection using window net should be considered to reduce the risk of vector-borne diseases. In conclusion, Aedes spp. is the most active mosquito during the day while Culex spp. and Armigeres spp. are the most active mosquito during the night.AbstrakKabupaten Sumedang dilaporkan sebagai salah satu daerah endemik demam berdarah di Jawa Barat. Jumlah pasien demam berdarah yang datang ke Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Sumedang meningkat dalam tiga bulan terakhir pada tahun 2015. Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) merupakan salah satu wilayah yang terluas di Jatinangor Sumedang sebagai tempat banyak orang melakukan aktivitas pada siang dan malam hari. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengidentifikasi jenis genera nyamuk yang ada di kampus Unpad Jatinangor berdasar atas waktu dan lokasi. Survei lapangan dilakukan pada 22 lokasi di kampus Unpad Jatinangor pada bulan September–November 2016 menggunakan perangkap nyamuk cahaya yang dimodifikasi. Perangkap nyamuk ditempatkan di dalam dan luar ruangan untuk setiap lokasi. Perangkap nyamuk dipasang selama 24 jam, kemudian nyamuk dikumpulkan setiap 12 jam. Nyamuk yang terperangkap dikumpulkan dan dimasukkan ke dalam cangkir plastik, diberi label sesuai dengan waktu pengambilan, kemudian dibawa ke Laboratorium Parasitologi Unpad untuk diidentifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 4 genera nyamuk ditemukan di kampus Unpad Jatinangor, yaitu Culex spp. (405), Armigeres spp. (70), Aedes spp. (33), dan Anopheles spp. (10). Pencegahan pada tempat yang berpotensi menjadi sarang nyamuk dan perlindungan menggunakan kawat nyamuk pada jendela harus dipertimbangkan untuk menurunkan risiko penyakit tular vektor. Simpulan penelitian ini, Aedes spp. merupakan nyamuk yang paling aktif pada siang hari serta Culex spp. dan Armigeres spp. yang paling aktif pada malam hari.

scholarly journals Bifurcation Analysis in Models for Vector-Borne Diseases with Logistic Growth

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Guihua Li ◽  
Zhen Jin
Keyword(s):  
Death Rate ◽  
Host Population ◽  
Backward Bifurcation ◽  
Logistic Growth ◽  
Natural Death ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Vector Population ◽  
Existence And Stability ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
Parameter Varying

We establish and study vector-borne models with logistic and exponential growth of vector and host populations, respectively. We discuss and analyses the existence and stability of equilibria. The model has backward bifurcation and may have no, one, or two positive equilibria when the basic reproduction numberR0is less than one and one, two, or three endemic equilibria whenR0is greater than one under different conditions. Furthermore, we prove that the disease-free equilibrium is stable ifR0is less than 1, it is unstable otherwise. At last, by numerical simulation, we find rich dynamical behaviors in the model. By taking the natural death rate of host population as a bifurcation parameter, we find that the system may undergo a backward bifurcation, saddle-node bifurcation, Hopf bifurcation, Bogdanov-Takens bifurcation, and cusp bifurcation with the saturation parameter varying. The natural death rate of host population is a crucial parameter. If the natural death rate is higher, then the host population and the disease will die out. If it is smaller, then the host and vector population will coexist. If it is middle, the period solution will occur. Thus, with the parameter varying, the disease will spread, occur periodically, and finally become extinct.

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