Importance of ecology in Aedes aegypti control.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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1992 Dec; 23(4): 681-90
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-31028
ABSTRACT
Aedes aegypti is one of the world's most widely distributed mosquitos and is of considerable medical importance as a vector of dengue and yellow fever. Not surprisingly therefore there has been more written on its biology than any other mosquito. The present paper summarizes ecological studies undertaken on this vector, including those on pre-adult mortalities, life-tables, adult dispersal and survival rates. In discussing surveillance techniques it is pointed out there are still no reliable methods for monitoring adult populations. The importance of the resting habits of adults and house construction in insecticidal control of Ae. aegypti is discussed. The question is, have ecological studies and population modeling resulted in any more understanding of the epidemiology of dengue, or helped formulate better control strategies? The answer seems to be not usually, possible because there have actually been relatively few good ecological studies on Ae. aegypti. Although mathematical modeling indicates that better control might be achieved if it were directed at the larvae, not adults, this has not usually been taken into consideration by those engaged in control. There is clearly need for greater collaboration between those practicing control, and ecologists and modelers.
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Assunto principal:
Vigilância da População
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Controle da População
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Aedes
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Ecologia
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Insetos Vetores
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Animais
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Modelos Biológicos
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de rastreamento
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Ano de publicação:
1992
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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