Entomological assessment in 'hotspots' of four lymphatic filariasis endemic districts, Central Nepal during post-MDA surveillance
CONCLUSION: We conclude that the gravid trap is an efficient tool for the collection of gravid Cx. quinquefasciatus mosquitoes for xenomonitoring studies of filariasis endemic regions. Vector composition indicated a maximum number of vector mosquitoes of lymphatic filariasis were trapped compared with the other three species. Distribution and density of Cx. quinquefasciatus was found highest in four hotspots of endemic districts. None of the Cx. quinquefasciatus dissected were found to be infected by larval forms of filaria. Since the low levels of infection persistence in the human population in these hot spots, vector in...
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Pramod Kumar Mehta Mahendra Maharjan Source Type: research
Toxicity of Trixis vauthieri DC essential oil on Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera, Psychodidae, Phlebotominae), a proven vector of visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil
CONCLUSION: The results obtained suggest that T. vauthieri essential oil is fairly promising as an insecticidal potential against L. longipalpis. A more detailed analysis of the oil's phytochemical composition is necessary to identify active and pure compounds that can be used in vector control of visceral leishmaniasis.PMID:38648417 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.383642 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Graciela Aparecida Rosa Yrllan Ribeiro Sincur á Carlos Victor Mendon ça Filho Patr ícia Machado de Oliveira Emerson Cotta Bodevan Ricardo Andrade Barata Source Type: research
Identification of the first Zika virus disease case following the detection in Aedes aegypti from Karnataka state, India
J Vector Borne Dis. 2024 Jan 1;61(1):149-150. doi: 10.4103/0972-9062.392266. Epub 2024 Mar 23.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38648418 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.392266 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ashok Munivenkatappa Sakib Akther Pattassery Annapurna K Shettar Pragya D Yadav Source Type: research
Kenya must wake up to the threat of cryptic Anopheles species and their impact on residual malaria transmission
This article discusses reports of these cryptic species, their importance to malaria transmission, especially in the arid and semi-arid areas, and what can be done to mitigate the situation.PMID:38648401 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.392264 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eunice A Owino Source Type: research
Human rickettsial infections in India - A review
J Vector Borne Dis. 2024 Jan 1;61(1):5-22. doi: 10.4103/0972-9062.392255. Epub 2024 Mar 23.ABSTRACTRickettsial infections are emerging and/or re-emerging disease that poses a serious global threat to humans and animals. Transmission to humans and animals is through the bite of the ectoparasites including ticks, fleas and chigger mites. Most of the rickettsial diseases are endemic in India, but underdiagnosed. This review is aimed at analyzing the prevalence of rickettsiosis in India and the advancement of rickettsial diagnosis. We have conducted a systematic review on the prevalence of rickettsial disease in India ranging ...
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: J Pradeep V Anitharaj B Sangeetha Source Type: research
Study of the clinical manifestations and risk factors in people affected during the first Kyasanur Forest Disease outbreak in Goa, India: A mixed method study
CONCLUSION: The 'One Health' approach should be implemented to control KFD. Tick bite prevention measures coupled with vaccination of high-risk groups and intensive health education should be carried out, especially before the transmission season. There is a need to have high clinical suspicion for KFD in the region bearing in mind the non-hemorrhagic manifestation in this outbreak.PMID:38648403 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.383650 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Shubham Pai Kuchelkar Amit Dias Edwin Gomes Lydia Dias Source Type: research
Impact of urbanization on the abundance and distribution of Anophelines population in Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India
CONCLUSION: The study also confirms the association between the abundance of malaria vectors and land use change.PMID:38648404 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.383639 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Alka Rani Abhishek Gupta B N Nagpal Sanjeev Kumar Gupta None Anushrita Pooja Prasad Himmat Singh Source Type: research
Leptospira infection and carrier survey on rats from wet market areas in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
CONCLUSION: This study showed that there are persistent Leptospira infections among rats in Kuala Lumpur wet markets and these rats are important reservoir hosts for the bacteria.PMID:38648405 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.383644 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mohamed Asyraf Noh Siti Norbaya Masri Azlina Zulkapli Mohammad Ridhuan Mohd Ali Fairuz Amran Source Type: research
MBORS: Mosquito vector Biocontrol Ontology and Recommendation System
CONCLUSION: The MVAont predicts harmless biocontrol agents which help to diminish the rate of vector-borne diseases. On the other hand, the MosqVecRS system raises awareness of vectors and vector-borne diseases by recommending suitable biocontrol agents to the vector control community and researchers.PMID:38648406 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.383640 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: G Jeyakodi P Shanthi Bala O T Sruthi K Swathi Source Type: research
Isolation and molecular detection of dengue and chikungunya virus from field-collected adult mosquitoes in Kelantan, Malaysia
CONCLUSION: The presence of DENV and the main vectors of arboviruses in Kelantan are pertinent indicators of the need to improve vector controls to reduce arbovirus infections among people in the localities.PMID:38648407 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.392269 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tuan Nur A Mat Jusoh Izhan S Jaafar Rafidah H Shueb Source Type: research
Seroprevalence study of dengue-malaria coinfection in an East-Cameroonian public hospital: A comparison between malarial and non-malarial groups
CONCLUSION: In the study, coinfected patients were found to be more vulnerable to dengue, emphasizing the importance of epidemiological surveillance.PMID:38648408 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.392260 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Elodie Ayangma Ndeme Borris Rosnay Galani Tietcheu Sylvie Agokeng Demanou Dieudonne Pascal Chuisseu Djamen Nicolas Njintang Yanou Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of Artemisinin Combination Therapy for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria across international borders of India
CONCLUSION: AL was efficacious and safe in uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria in North East India. In contrast, mutations in the genes responsible for sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine resistance have been fixed in northeast India's population.PMID:38648409 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.392254 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Swati Sinha Supriya Sharma Kuldeep Singh Deendayal Swarnkar Naseem Ahmed Priyanka Rajput Bina Srivastava Anup R Anvikar Source Type: research
Repellent and larvicidal properties of selected indigenous plants in the control of Anopheles mosquitoes
CONCLUSION: The results obtained indicated that seed oil of Morinda citrifolia, essential oil of Ocimum basilicum, and crude extract of Moringa oleifera have repellent activity against An. gambiae s.l. The complete protection time (CPT) of Morinda citrifolia, Moringa oleifera, and Ocimum basilicum was 120 min, 72 min and 84 min at ED99.9 respectively. Morinda citrifolia oil exhibited larvicidal effects against the larvae of An. gambiae s.l. The results provide valuable information for the use of the plants as biocides.PMID:38648410 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.392267 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Obadiah Opoku-Bamfoh Sandra Abankwa Kwarteng Frema A N Owusu Raphael Akpanya Kelvin A Mensah Mercy Badu Fred Y Gyamfi Victoria Sogbo Ebenezer J D Belford Abena Boakye Henry Morgan Morrison Patrick K Obuam Sylvester Coleman Source Type: research
Assessment of larval and pupal indices of dengue mosquito vectors in a North-Eastern state of Tripura, India
CONCLUSION: The present study identified Ae. albopictus as a potential vector of dengue in Tripura. The study gave important insights on the preferred larval habitats and provides information on the indication of displacement of Ae. albopictus from rural to urban and semi-urban areas. However, longitudinal studies for longer time frame are necessary for any conclusive remarks.PMID:38648411 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.392268 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Siraj Ahmed Khan Smita Bordoloi Anisha Shah Subrata Baidya Source Type: research
Essential oils extracted from Citrus macroptera and Homalomena aromatica (Spreng.) Schott. exhibit repellent activities against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
CONCLUSION: The encouraging mosquito repellent activity of these two oils as compared to synthetic mosquito repellent DEET might pave the way for the development of novel herbal mosquito repellent formulations containing these essential oils.PMID:38648412 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.392256 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rajat Subhra Dutta Supriya Sahu Rinku Baishya Lalduhsanga Pachuau Bibhuti Bhusan Kakoti Bhaskar Mazumder Source Type: research
