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Title: Dengue vector surveillance in a dengue hot-spot in Sri Lanka
Authors: Sumanadasa, S.D.M.
Hapugoda, M.D.
Perera, D.
Bandara, S.
Mansoor, M.A.
Peris, I.
Abeyewickreme, W.
Keywords: Dengue
Insect Vectors
Issue Date: 2007
Publisher: Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
Citation: Health Security in the Tropics, Proceedings of the Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting 2007: 129
Abstract: BACKGROUND: In South Asia, dengue has been declared as one of the most, fast-spreading vector-borne diseases. Therefore, mosquito surveillance is important for early detection of outbreaks along with implementation of prompt control activities. OBJECTIVES: To identify entomological risk factors with regard to transmission of dengue in a dengue hot-spot. Seventy five human dwellings in Vehara in the Kurunegala District of the Western Province were selected based on high disease incidence during 2000-2004, high Aedes as well as human population density and increased building activities. Entomological surveillance was done during May-August, 2007. RESULTS: The house Index ranged from 2.67% to 5.33% for Aedes aegypti while it for Aedes albopictus was 1.33% to 6.60%. The container index ranged from 23.67% to 29.33% for Ae. aegypti and from 1.33% to 18% for Ae. aibopictus. Man biting rates of 0.43-5.78 bites/man/hour were estimated for Ae, aegypti, while it ranged between 0.49 and 1.33 for Ae. aibopictus. The most common breeding place for Aedes species was plastic baskets (16%, n=12). DISCUSSIONS: Vector surveillance showed that the predominant vector species present in the study area was Ae. ageypti. Aedes mosquito larval densities and adult biting rates were sufficient to promote outbreaks of dengue in this study area. Community must be educated regarding effective measures to protect them from dengue. Their cooperation should be elicited in the early detection and elimination of vector species by source reduction, environmental management and personal protection measures.
Description: Oral Presentation of Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting (JITMM 2007), 29-30 October 2007 Bangkok, Thailand
URI: http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/9267
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