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homology modeling and molecular docking studies of drosophila and aedes sex peptide receptors.the drosophila melanogaster sex peptide receptor (drmspr), which is a g protein-coupled receptor (gpcr), is known as the specific receptor for sex peptide (sp). it is responsible for the reproductive behavior in the drosophila model system; in particular, it is involved in the post-mating responses such as the increase in egg-laying ability and decrease in receptivity in females. in a previous study, we discovered a small molecule agonist of drmspr for the first time, which could not, however, a ...201627060892
functional validation of the carbon dioxide receptor in labial palps of helicoverpa armigera moths.adult moths possess an organ in their labial palps, the labial-palp pit organ, which is specialized for sensing carbon dioxide (co2). they use co2 as a cue to detect healthy plants and find food or lay eggs on them. the molecular bases of the co2 receptor in drosophila melanogaster and aedes aegypti have been reported, but the molecular mechanisms of the co2 receptor in lepidoptera remains elusive. in this study, we first re-examined three putative helicoverpa armigera co2 gustatory receptor gen ...201627060445
molecular cloning, sequence analysis and developmental stage expression of a putative septin gene fragment from aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae).septins belong to gtpases that are involved in vital cellular activities, including cytokinesis. although present in many organisms, they are yet to be isolated from aedes albopictus. this study reports for the first time on a serendipitous isolation of a partial septin sequence from ae. albopictus and its developmental expression profile. the ae. albopictus partial septin sequence contains 591 nucleotides encoding 197 amino acids. it shares homology with several insect septin genes and has a cl ...201627059016
biological and chemical characterization of a new larvicide ovitrap made of plastic with pyriproxyfen incorporated for aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae) control.aedes aegypti (l.) is a species of international concern because of its ability to transmit serious human arboviral diseases including yellow fever, dengue, and chikungunya, which have spread to all continents. ovitraps are containers constructed to imitate aedes' natural breeding sites and have been used for many decades as a sensitive and inexpensive surveillance tool for detecting the presence of container-inhabiting mosquitoes. in addition to their value for vector surveillance, various ovit ...201627052297
discovery of selective inhibitors targeting acetylcholinesterase 1 from disease-transmitting mosquitoes.vector control of disease-transmitting mosquitoes is increasingly important due to the re-emergence and spread of infections such as malaria and dengue. we have conducted a high throughput screen (hts) of 17,500 compounds for inhibition of the essential ache1 enzymes from the mosquitoes anopheles gambiae and aedes aegypti. in a differential hts analysis including the human ache, several structurally diverse, potent, and selective noncovalent ache1 inhibitors were discovered. for example, a pheno ...201627598521
proteomic analysis of aedes aegypti midgut during post-embryonic development and of the female mosquitoes fed different diets.in this work we analyzed protein expression in the aedes aegypti midgut during the larval (fourth instar, l4), pupal, and adult stages [including newly emerged (ne), sugar-fed (sf) and blood-fed (bf) females]. two-dimensional electrophoresis showed 13 spots in the midgut of larvae, 95 in the midgut of pupae, 90 in the midgut of ne, and 76 in the midgut of sf or bf females. in the larval midguts, high serpin expression was noted, while in the pupae, protein abundance was lower than in the ne, sf, ...201627597118
egg hatching and survival of immature stages of aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae) under natural temperature conditions during the cold season in buenos aires, argentina.in temperate regions, the seasonal dynamics of aedes aegypti (l.) (diptera: culicidae) is mainly influenced by temperature. it is assumed that, during the winter season, the population remains as eggs and that the development and population growth of surviving eggs begin during the following spring. the aim of the current study was to assess egg hatching of ae. aegypti during the winter in buenos aires city (argentina), and analyze the survival of immature stages. the experiments consisted of im ...201627576509
mosquito c-type lectins maintain gut microbiome homeostasis.the long-term evolutionary interaction between the host immune system and symbiotic bacteria determines their cooperative rather than antagonistic relationship. it is known that commensal bacteria have evolved a number of mechanisms to manipulate the mammalian host immune system and maintain homeostasis. however, the strategies employed by the microbiome to overcome host immune responses in invertebrates still remain to be understood. here, we report that the gut microbiome in mosquitoes utilize ...201627572642
toxicity and larvicidal activity of podophyllum-based lignans against aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae).aedes aegypti l. (diptera: culicidae) is a mosquito species that has adapted to urban environments and is the main vector of dengue viruses. because of the increasing incidence of dengue, a more environmentally acceptable insecticide needs to be found. natural products have been and continue to be an important source of leading compounds that can be modified in order to develop new drugs. the lignan family of natural products includes compounds with a diverse spectrum of biological activity. pod ...201627561675
eggs viability of aedes aegypti linnaeus (diptera, culicidae) under different environmental and storage conditions in manaus, amazonas, brazil.the viability of aedes aegypti eggs was assessed in the amazon region. the eggs were maintained under different conditions: indoors (insectarium) and outdoors (natural environment), as well as in different storage types (plastic cup, paper envelope, plastic bag) for different days. egg viability was measured as the mean of hatchings observed from egg-bearing sheets of filter paper immersed in water, using three sheets randomly selected from each storage type and at both sites. there were signifi ...201627533732
determination of juvenile hormone titers by means of lc-ms/ms/ms and a juvenile hormone-responsive gal4/uas system in aedes aegypti mosquitoes.in anautogenous mosquitoes, juvenile hormone iii (jh) plays an essential role in female post-eclosion (pe) development, preparing them for subsequent blood feeding and egg growth. we re-examined the jh titer during the reproductive cycle of female aedes aegypti mosquitoes. using liquid chromatography coupled with triple tandem mass spectrometry (lc-ms/ms/ms), we have shown that it reaches its peak at 48-54 h pe in the female hemolymph and at 72 h pe in whole body extracts. this method represents ...201627530057
aedes aegypti suppression in the americas: historical perspectives. 201627529102
phylogenetic analysis of the atp-binding cassette transporter family in three mosquito species.the atp-binding cassette (abc) transporter family functions in the atp-dependent transportation of various substrates across biological membranes. abc proteins participate in various biological processes and insecticide resistance in insects, and are divided into eight subfamilies (a-h). mosquitoes are important vectors of human diseases, but the mechanism by which the abc transporter family evolves in mosquitoes is unknown. in this study, we classified and compared the abc transporter families ...201627521922
solution nuclear magnetic resonance studies of sterol carrier protein 2 like 2 (scp2l2) reveal the insecticide specific structural characteristics of scp2 proteins in aedes aegypti mosquitoes.sterol carrier protein 2 like 2 from aedes aegypti (aescp2l2) plays an important role in lipid transport in mosquitoes for its routine metabolic processes. repeated unsuccessful attempts to crystallize ligand free scp2l2 prompted us to undertake nuclear magnetic resonance (nmr) spectroscopy to determine its three-dimensional structure. we report here the three-dimensional structures and dynamics of apo-aescp2l2 and its complex with palmitate. the (15)n heteronuclear single-quantum coherence spec ...201627508310
conidiobolus macrosporus (entomophthorales), a mosquito pathogen in central brazil.a new fungal pathogen of culicinae (diptera: culicidae) adults, conidiobolus macrosporus (entomophthorales: ancylistaceae), was detected and isolated during a survey of mosquito pathogens close to the city of aruanã, goiás state, in december 2014. the morphological characteristics of c. macrosporus are presented, and reasons for some uncertainty about this identification are discussed. the pathogenicity and high virulence of this fungus for aedes aegypti were confirmed in laboratory conditions. ...201627506454
identification of aacasps7, an effector caspase in aedes albopictus.aedes albopictus mosquito is a vector of various arboviruses and is becoming a significant threat to public health due to its rapid global expansion. several reports suggest that apoptosis could be a factor limiting arbovirus infection in mosquitoes. thus, it is significant to identify apoptosis pathway and study the correlation between apoptosis and virus infection in mosquitoes. apoptosis is a type of programmed cell death that plays a vital role in immunity, development, and tissue homeostasi ...201627502418
larvicidal activity of natural and modified triterpenoids against aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae).insecticide resistance to commonly used substances demands new molecules for the chemical control of the dengue vector aedes aegypti. because natural product sources have been an alternative to obtain larvicidal compounds, the aim of this study was to evaluate the triterpenoids betulinic (ba) and ursolic (ua) acids and their semi-synthetic derivatives against larval ae. aegypti. ba, ua, ten derivatives modified at the c-3 position and a positive control (diflubenzuron) were evaluated. larvicidal ...201627501778
coexistence of aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae) in peninsular florida two decades after competitive displacements.the spread of aedes albopictus (skuse) eastward in the mid-1980s from its initial establishment in houston, tx, was associated with rapid declines and local disappearances of aedes aegypti (l.) in gulf coast states and florida where annual larval surveillance during the early 1990s described temporal and spatial patterns of competitive displacements in cemeteries and tire shops. approximately 20 yr later in 2013-2014, we re-visited former collection sites and sampled aquatic immatures of these t ...201627493253
microrna-309 targets the homeobox gene six4 and controls ovarian development in the mosquito aedes aegypti.obligatory blood-triggered reproductive strategy is an evolutionary adaptation of mosquitoes for rapid egg development. it contributes to the vectorial capacity of these insects. therefore, understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying reproductive processes is of particular importance. here, we report that microrna-309 (mir-309) plays a critical role in mosquito reproduction. a spatiotemporal expression profile of mir-309 displayed its blood feeding-dependent onset and ovary-specific manife ...201627489347
the sex locus is tightly linked to factors conferring sex-specific lethal effects in the mosquito aedes aegypti.in many taxa, sex chromosomes are heteromorphic and largely non-recombining. evolutionary models predict that spread of recombination suppression on the y chromosome is fueled by the accumulation of sexually antagonistic alleles in close linkage to the sex determination region. however, empirical evidence for the existence of sexually antagonistic alleles is scarce. in the mosquito aedes aegypti, the sex-determining chromosomes are homomorphic. the region of suppressed recombination, which surro ...201627485667
ecotoxicological assessment of pyriproxyfen under environmentally realistic exposure conditions of integrated vector management for aedes aegypti control in brazil.there is increasing concern to control aedes aegypti mosquito exposure in developing countries such as brazil. thus, integrated approaches using a combination of chemical, pyriproxyfen larvicide, and biological, xiphophorus maculatus, larvivorous fish species approaches are necessary and important to initiate more effective control against mosquito borne diseases. this study describes the toxicological effects of pyriproxyfen larvicide on the fish xiphophorus maculatus, the larvivorous fish spec ...201627458879
wolbachia restricts insect-specific flavivirus infection in aedes aegypti cells.mosquito-borne viruses are known to cause disease in humans and livestock and are often difficult to control due to the lack of specific antivirals and vaccines. the wolbachia endosymbiont has been widely studied for its ability to restrict positive-strand rna virus infection in mosquitoes, although little is known about the precise antiviral mechanism. in recent years, a variety of insect-specific viruses have been discovered in mosquitoes and an interaction with mosquito-borne viruses has been ...201627692043
detecting multiple dna human profile from a mosquito blood meal.criminal traces commonly found at crime scenes may present mixtures from two or more individuals. the scene of the crime is important for the collection of various types of traces in order to find the perpetrator of the crime. thus, we propose that hematophagous mosquitoes found at crime scenes can be used to perform genetic testing of human blood and aid in suspect investigation. the aim of the study was to obtain a single aedes aegypti mosquito profile from a human dna mixture containing genet ...201627706606
excito-repellency of citrus hystrix dc leaf and peel essential oils against aedes aegypti and anopheles minimus (diptera: culicidae), vectors of human pathogens.the essential oils of kaffir lime (citrus hystrix dc.) at four different concentrations (0.5, 1.0, 2.5, and 5.0% v/v) were studied for their repellency, excitation, and knockdown properties against laboratory strains of aedes aegypti (l.) and anopheles minimus theobald using an excito-repellency test system. both contact and noncontact escape responses to leaf- and peel-derived kaffir lime oils were observed. comparing unadjusted escape responses for an. minimus, leaf oil had strong combined irr ...201627694144
identification and expression analysis of two 14-3-3 proteins in the mosquito aedes aegypti, an important arboviruses vector.the 14-3-3 proteins are evolutionarily conserved acidic proteins that form a family with several isoforms in many cell types of plants and animals. in invertebrates, including dipteran and lepidopteran insects, only two isoforms have been reported. 14-3-3 proteins are scaffold molecules that form homo- or heterodimeric complexes, acting as molecular adaptors mediating phosphorylation-dependent interactions with signaling molecules involved in immunity, cell differentiation, cell cycle, prolifera ...201627592842
dengue in a changing climate.dengue is the world's most important arboviral disease in terms of number of people affected. over the past 50 years, incidence increased 30-fold: there were approximately 390 million infections in 2010. globalization, trade, travel, demographic trends, and warming temperatures are associated with the recent spread of the primary vectors aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus and of dengue. overall, models project that new geographic areas along the fringe of current geographic ranges for aedes will ...201627475051
[translation into practice of empowerment strategies for dengue prevention: facilitators and barriers].objective to identify facilitators and barriers to the process of translating community empowerment strategies into the practice of the national aedes aegypti control program in cuba. methods a case study of the process was conducted from 2005 to 2009 at national and provincial levels of the control program. data from participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis were triangulated and analyzed inductively and deductively. results the main facilitators identified included a ...201627754520
isolation and identification of mosquito (aedes aegypti) biting-deterrent compounds from the native american ethnobotanical remedy plant hierochloë odorata (sweetgrass).hierochloë odorata (l.) p. beauv. (poaceae), commonly known as sweetgrass, has documented use as an insect repellent by the flatheads of montana and blackfoot of alberta. both the flatheads of montana and blackfoot of alberta would use braided plant material in a sachet in clothing or burn them from one end as incense, air/clothing freshener, and insect repellent. this study evaluated the insect-repellent properties of this plant using an in vitro mosquito aedes aegypti feeding bioassay-directed ...201627744691
dengue related osteonecrosis of the maxillary dento-alveolar bone.dengue is a mosquito transmitted flaviviral infection which can give rise to severe haemorrhage (dengue haemorrhagic fever/dhf) and with capillary leakage induces hypovolemic shock (dengue shock syndrome/dss). although dengue symptoms and complications have been known for many decades there has only been one documented case of osteonecrosis of the maxilla which was treated by excision of the necrotic bone. in this case of dengue infection, extensive maxillary osteonecrosis and minimal root resor ...201627743399
pyrethroid resistance in aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus: important mosquito vectors of human diseases.aedes aegypti and a. albopictus mosquitoes are vectors of important human disease viruses, including dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and zika. pyrethroid insecticides are widely used to control adult aedes mosquitoes, especially during disease outbreaks. herein, we review the status of pyrethroid resistance in a. aegypti and a. albopictus, mechanisms of resistance, fitness costs associated with resistance alleles and provide suggestions for future research. the widespread use of pyrethroids ha ...201627742355
mosquitoes host communities of bacteria that are essential for development but vary greatly between local habitats.mosquitoes are insects of interest because several species vector disease-causing pathogens to humans and other vertebrates. we previously reported that mosquitoes from long-term laboratory cultures require living bacteria in their gut to develop, but development does not depend on particular species of bacteria. here, we focused on three distinct but interrelated areas of study to better understand the role of bacteria in mosquito development by studying field and laboratory populations of aede ...201627718295
light-driven processes control both rhodopsin maturation and recycling in mosquito photoreceptors.many invertebrates carry out a daily cycle of shedding and rebuilding of the photoreceptor's photosensitive rhabdomeric membranes. the mosquito aedes aegypti shows a robust response, losing nearly all aaop1 rhodopsin from the rhabdomeric membranes during the shedding process at dawn. here, we made use of aaop1 antibodies capable of distinguishing newly synthesized, glycosylated rhodopsin from mature nonglycosylated rhodopsin to characterize the fate of aaop1 during the shedding and rebuilding pr ...201627798185
melaleuca quinquenervia (cav.) s.t. blake (myrtales: myrtaceae): natural alternative for mosquito control.to evaluate an essential oil with larvicide, adulticide and growth inhibitory activity against aedes aegypti, aedes albopictus and culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes, of medical importance.201627794392
identification and analysis of a processed cytochrome p450 pseudogene of the disease vector aedes aegypti.to clone cytochrome p450 from aedes aegypti (ae. aegypti) and determine the characteristics using bioinformatics tools.201627794391
global genetic diversity of aedes aegypti.mosquitoes, especially aedes aegypti, are becoming important models for studying invasion biology. we characterized genetic variation at 12 microsatellite loci in 79 populations of ae. aegypti from 30 countries in six continents, and used them to infer historical and modern patterns of invasion. our results support the two subspecies ae. aegypti formosus and ae. aegypti aegypti as genetically distinct units. ae. aegypti aegypti populations outside africa are derived from ancestral african popula ...201627671732
green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles conjugated clausena dentata plant leaf extract and their insecticidal potential against mosquito vectors.mosquitoes are major vectors for the transmission of many diseases like chikungunya, malaria, dengue, zika, etc. worldwide. in the present study, selenium nanoparticles (senps) were synthesized from clausena dentata and were tested for their larvicidal efficacy against the fourth-instar larvae of anopheles stephensi, aedes aegypti, and culex quinquefasciatus. the synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using uv-vis spectroscopy, fourier transform infrared radiation (ftir) spectroscopy, edax ...201627832715
cuba: time to expand health in all policies.the adelaide statement on health in all policies (2010), lays out equity-based principles designed to guide policymakers on incorporating health and well-being components into the development, implementation and evaluation of policy and practice while moving towards shared governance at all levels-local, regional, national and international. special emphasis is placed on cross-sector coordination to achieve policy goals, while improving health and well-being for all.[1] in cuba's case, experienc ...201627829655
subacute toxicity assessment of diflubenzuron, an insect growth regulator, in adult male rats.diflubenzuron (dfb), an insecticide and acaricide insect growth regulator, can be used in agriculture against insect predators and in public health programs, to control insects and vectors, mainly aedes aegypti larvae. due to the lack of toxicological assessments of this compound, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the toxicological effects of subacute exposure to the dfb insecticide in adult male rats. adult male rats were exposed (gavage) to 0, 2, 4, or 8 mg/kg of dfb for 28 da ...201625266294
chikungunya fever. rheumatic manifestations of an emerging disease in europe.chikungunya fever is a viral disease caused by an alphavirus belonging to the togaviridae family, transmitted by several species of aedes mosquitoes: aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus (a. albopictus). it is endemic in africa and asia with recurrent outbreaks. it is an emerging disease and cases in europe transmitted by a. albopictus have been established in mediterranean areas. the first autochthonous cases detected on the caribbean islands suppose a serious threat of spreading disease to ameri ...201625192946
[entomological evaluation of the risk of urban outbreak of yellow fever in 2008 in abidjan, côte d'ivoire].in april 2008, seven years after the outbreak of 2001, abidjan faced another epidemic of yellow fever. three weeks after the case detected in the commune of treichville at 28(th) of april 2008, two other cases were notified, the first one in port-bouet and the second one in cocody located respectively in the south and north of the city of abidjan. in order to determine a large-scale risk of urban yellow fever epidemic, epidemiological and entomological investigations were conducted by the minist ...201623693032
[ultrastructural alterations in larvae of aedes aegypti subject to labdane diterpene isolated from copaifera reticulata (leguminosae) and a fraction enriched with tannins of magonia pubescens (sapindaceae)].dengue is an important public health problem in many countries and its main vector aedes aegypti, is the mosquito most adapted to urban areas. for the first time, the mechanism of action of labdane diterpenoid extracted from copaifera reticulata and the fraction enriched of catechin tannins extracted from magonia pubescens is demonstrated through ultrastructural alterations of aedes aegypti larvae.201621468474
comparative identification of protein profiles and major allergens of saliva, salivary gland and whole body extracts of mosquito species in thailand.allergic reactions to mosquito bites, such as generalized urticaria or severe local reactions are common problems worldwide. the diverse sources of allergen prepared from different mosquito body parts usage are a major obstacle to obtaining safe and effective tests and immunotherapy for mosquito bite allergy. thus, the reactions are often not recognized and allergen immunotherapy is seldom used for severe reaction to mosquito bites. in a search for appropriate allergen sources, the protein profi ...201621038786
calibration and evaluation of field cage for oviposition study with aedes (stegomyia) aegypti female (l.) (diptera: culicidae).differences among results gathered from insect behavior studies conducted in laboratory and field situations are due to ambient variables that differ greatly between both environments. in laboratory studies the environmental conditions can be controlled whereas in field temperature, humidity and air velocity vary uncontrollably. the objective of this study was to calibrate and evaluate an experimental area (field cage) (14 x 7 x 3.5 m) subdivided into eight test cages (2.5 x 2.5 x 2 m) for use i ...201618813752
[comprehensive surveillance system for dengue prevention].a comprehensive ecosystem approach-based surveillance system was designed and implemented for dengue prevention in cotorro municipality at the city of havana. cuba, geographically situated near those countries with high dengue incidence, and having a preventive approach as a premise of its public healthcare system, has to adopt measures to prevent new dengue epidemics. the environmental, entomological and clinical/epidemiological elements of the surveillance system were integrated and combined w ...201623427456
[persistence and efficacy of growth regulator pyriproxyfen in laboratory conditions for aedes aegypti].the persistence and efficacy of growth regulator pyriproxyfen were evaluated in two final concentrations 0.01 and 0.05 ppm against aedes aegypti larvae in laboratory conditions using three types of containers: cement box (45 liters), glass bottle (5 liters) and plastic bucket (20 liters). the tests were carried after 1, 7, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 days of treatment against aedes aegypti larvae 3rd and 4th instar. the percentages of larvae, pupae and adult mortality, the percentage of adult eme ...201616501771
collagen extract from marine finfish scales as a potential mosquito larvicide.collagen is a peptide being utilized in medical, health care, nutrient and decorative industry. marine fish scales are one of the good sources of collagen, which is extracted using the advanced enzymatic digestion method. scales of sardinella longiceps (oil sardine) have a high proportion of collagen. this product is well absorbed with broad adaptive values that encourage the inclusion of nutriments. in this paper, we have performed the isolation and characterization of collagen from s. longicep ...201627804059
controlling aedes aegypti in cryptic environments with manually carried ultra-low volume and mist blower pesticide applications.because aedes aegypti , a vector of dengue, chikungunya, and zika viruses, exhibits resting and reproductive behaviors that present challenges to control them, pesticide application equipment available for vector control must be evaluated for their ability to control this species in a variety of cryptic environments. five types of pesticide sprayers, representing 3 spray technologies (1 mister, 2 ultra-low volume [ulv] cold foggers, and 2 ulv thermal foggers), were evaluated for their ability to ...201627802406
operational aspects of the centers for disease control and prevention autocidal gravid ovitrap.dengue viruses cause hundreds of millions of infections every year in tropical and subtropical countries. unfortunately, there is not a single universal vector control method capable of suppressing aedes aegypti (l.) populations. amongst novel control tools or approaches are various types of traps targeting gravid females or their eggs. here, we provide details of the operational use of the centers for disease control and prevention autocidal gravid ovitrap (cdc-ago trap) for the surveillance an ...201627802402
comparative excito-repellency of three cambodian plant-derived extracts against two mosquito vector species, aedes aegypti and anopheles minimus.a study of the behavioral responses of aedes aegypti and anopheles minimus to 3 cambodian plant extracts at 3 different concentrations (1%, 2.5%, and 5%) was performed using an excito-repellency test system. these 3 plants were strophanthus scandens, capparis micracantha, and dioscorea hispida, selected according to traditional healer's knowledge, bibliographic studies and market surveys. results showed that s. scandens leaves' hexane extract was the only one to exert repellency against ae. aegy ...201627802401
evaluation of a noncontact, alternative mosquito repellent assay system.a novel noncontact repellency assay system (ncras) was designed and evaluated as a possible alternative method for testing compounds that repel or inhibit mosquitoes from blood feeding. deet and aedes aegypti were used in a controlled laboratory setting. using 2 study designs, a highly significant difference were seen between deet-treated and untreated skin placed behind the protective screens, indicating that deet was detected and was acting as a deterrence to mosquito landing and probing behav ...201627802399
morphological differentiation of the eggs of north american container-inhabiting aedes mosquitoes.aedes aegypti , ae. albopictus, ae. japonicus japonicus, and ae. triseriatus eggs are described with the aid of color images and images from scanning electron microscopy. all eggs were broadly cigar shaped with ae. triseriatus and ae. j japonicus eggs being dull or matte black, while ae. albopictus and ae. aegypti eggs were shiny jet black. aedes triseriatus eggs were lighter in color and had a rougher appearance when compared to those of ae. j. japonicus. aedes albopictus and ae. aegypti eggs c ...201627802396
epidemiological characteristics of yellow fever in brazil, 2000-2012.this study aims to describe the epidemiological characteristics of yellow fever in brazil in the period 2000-2012.201627861674
movement of aedes aegypti following a sugar meal and its implication in the development of control strategies in durán, ecuador.we evaluated how the presence of sugar sources impacted the distribution of aedes aegypti in different habitats in durán, ecuador. land cover and normalized difference vegetation index maps were used to guide a random point sampling routine to select study grids (30 m × 30 m) in low vegetation (lv) and high vegetation (hv). five individual plants, at one home in the lv and hv grid, were treated with a different colored, non-attractive, 60% sucrose solution to determine mosquito feeding and movem ...201627860016
evaluation of collection methods for culex quinquefasciatus, aedes aegypti, and aedes simpsoni in northeastern tanzania.in east africa, significant morbidity and mortality are caused by infections spread by culex quinquefasciatus and aedes aegypti. sticky traps have been shown to be effective tools for sampling populations of aedes mosquitoes and have been found to catch cx. quinquefasciatus. thus, they could potentially be used to sample populations of this species. this study compared sticky ovitraps (so) and mosquitraps (mqt) with the cdc gravid trap (cdc-gt) for collection of culex and aedes mosquito populati ...201627860009
cocos nucifera coir-mediated green synthesis of pd nps and its investigation against larvae and agricultural pest.in recent decades, several scientists focused their process towards nanoparticles synthesis by using various sustainable approaches. cocos nucifera (c. nucifera) was one of the versatile trees in tropical regions which also can act as a thrust quencher in all over the world. cocos nucifera coir was one of the waste by-products in all coconut-refining industries and with the help c. nucifera coir, palladium nanoparticles (pd nps) were synthesized. green-synthesized spherical-shape pd nps were ove ...201627908201
larvicidal activity of green synthesized silver nanoparticles using excoecaria agallocha l. (euphorbiaceae) leaf extract against aedes aegypti.green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (agnps) using plant extracts has been achieved by eco-friendly reducing and capping agents. the present study was conducted to evaluate the larvicidal efficacies of agnps synthesized using aqueous leaf extracts of excoecaria agallocha against dengue vector, aedes aegypti. the 3(rd) and 4(th) instar larvae of a. aegypti were exposed to various concentrations of aqueous extracts of e. agallocha, synthesized agnps and also crude solvent extracts (methanol and ...201627906138
spatial pattern evolution of aedes aegypti breeding sites in an argentinean city without a dengue vector control programme.the main objective of this study was to obtain and analyse the space-time dynamics of aedes aegypti breeding sites in clorinda city, formosa province, argentina coupled with landscape analysis using the maximum entropy approach in order to generate a dengue vector niche model. in urban areas, without vector control activities, 12 entomologic (larval) samplings were performed during three years (october 2011 to october 2014). the entomologic surveillance area represented 16,511 houses. predictive ...201627903056
wolbachia suppresses cell fusing agent virus in mosquito cells.the genus flavivirus contains a large number of positive-sense ssrna viruses. while some are transmitted by mosquitoes or other arthropods and are pathogenic to humans and animals (e.g. dengue and zika viruses), some are insect-specific and do not replicate in vertebrate cells. these are known as insect-specific flaviviruses (isfs). cell fusing agent virus (cfav) was the first described isf, which was detected in an aedes aegypti cell line, aag2. here, we investigated the effect of wolbachia, a ...201627902358
fern-synthesized silver nanocrystals: towards a new class of mosquito oviposition deterrents?mosquitoes act as vectors of devastating pathogens and parasites, representing a key threat for millions of humans and animals worldwide. eco-friendly control tools are urgently required. we proposed a novel method of fern-mediated biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (agnp) using dicranopteris linearis, acting as a reducing and capping agent. agnp were characterized by uv-vis spectroscopy, fourier transform infrared (ftir) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (sem), energy-dispersive x-ra ...201627892872
methods and procedures used in aedes aegypti control in the successful campaign for yellow fever prophylaxis in rio de janeiro, brazil, in 1928 and 1929.to review the challenges and procedures used in aedes aegypti control and the characteristics of the epidemics in the successful campaign, led by clementino fraga, for yellow fever control in rio de janeiro, brazil, in 1928 and 1929, before the vaccine (1937) and ddt (1947).201627869977
incidence of dengue cases (2007-2013) and seasonal distribution of mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) (2012-2013) in barreiras, bahia, brazil.to describe seasonal mosquito distribution and the incidence of dengue cases in barreiras, bahia, brazil.201627869967
[aedes aegypti control strategies: a review].to describe the main strategies to control aedes aegypti, with emphasis on promising technological innovations for use in brazil.201627869956
no magic bullet: citizenship and social participation in the control of aedes aegypti. 201627869933
[first report of the f1534c mutation associated with cross-resistance to ddt and pyrethroids in aedes aegypti from colombia].the main strategy for the control of aedes aegypti, vector of dengue, chikungunya and zika viruses, is based on the use of insecticides to reduce its populations. however, their use has led to insect resistance to these chemicals. objective: to determine the presence of the f1534c mutation associated with cross-resistance to ddt and pyrethroids in a. aegypti in sincelejo, colombia. materials and methods: we studied nine specimens of a. aegypti that showed resistance to lambdacyhalothrin in bioas ...201627869391
housing improvement: a novel paradigm for urban vector-borne disease control? 201627864518
effect of heavy-equipment aided environmental nebulization on aedes aegypti vectors of dengue, zika and chikungunya in são paulo, brazil.the control of dengue constitutes a great challenge for public health; however, the methods normally used have shown themselves to be insufficient to keep the indices of infestation of aedes aegypti under control. recently, beyond the large number of cases and deaths associated with dengue, new risks have arisen such as those represented by chikungunya fever and zika. in the light of the great significance of these problems within the public health context, two areas in a municipality in the int ...201627974058
exotic mosquito threats require strategic surveillance and response planning.mosquito-borne diseases caused by endemic pathogens such as ross river, barmah forest and murray valley encephalitis viruses are an annual concern in new south wales (nsw), australia. more than a dozen mosquito species have been implicated in the transmission of these pathogens, with each mosquito occupying a specialised ecological niche that influences their habitat associations, host feeding preferences and the environmental drivers of their abundance. the nsw arbovirus surveillance and mosqui ...201627997935
papular urticaria: a review of causal agents in colombia.papular urticaria is a chronic allergic reaction induced by insect bites, which is common in the tropics. the objective of this review was to deepen on epidemiological and immunological aspects of this disease, focused on data published in latin american countries.we conducted a non-systematic review of the literature through electronic search on the epidemiology of papular urticaria, the entomological characteristics of the causative agents and associated immunological mechanisms.several report ...201627992990
the correlation between dengue incidence and diurnal ranges of temperature of colombo district, sri lanka 2005-2014.background meteorological factors affect dengue transmission. mechanisms of the way in which different diurnal temperatures, ranging around different mean temperatures, influence dengue transmission were published after 2011. objective we endeavored to determine the correlation between dengue incidence and diurnal temperature ranges (dtrs) in colombo district, sri lanka, and to explore the possibilities of using our findings to improve control of dengue. design we calculated the weekly dengue in ...201628156991
toxicity and physiological actions of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors to aedes aegypti and drosophila melanogaster.the physiological role of carbonic anhydrases in ph and ion regulation is crucial to insect survival. we examined the toxic and neurophysiological effects of five carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (cais) against aedes aegypti. the 24 h larvicidal toxicities followed this rank order of potency: dichlorphenamide > methazolamide > acetazolamide = brinzolamide = dorzolamide. larvicidal activity increased modestly in longer exposures, and affected larvae showed attenuated responses to probing without ove ...201628025488
acoustic control of mosquito larvae in artificial drinking water containers.emerging technology designed to kill mosquito larvae with sound waves may present a nonchemical and nonbiological alternative to reduce larval populations of key medically important mosquito species such as aedes aegypti in containers or catchments of water. these devices could benefit integrated vector management programs facing public resistance to the use of chemical or biological larvicides in stored drinking water. in this study we investigate the efficacy of a larvasonic sd-mini acoustic l ...201628206869
effect of photoperiod on permethrin resistance in aedes aegypti.living organisms have been exposed to light-dark cycles that allowed them to adapt to different ecological niches. circadian cycles affect hormone release, metabolism, and response to xenobiotic compounds. current studies have shown that insect susceptibility to toxic agents depends on circadian cycles, mainly because the biochemical processes involved in detoxification and responses to oxidative stress are modulated by this process. the goal of this study was to determine the effect of photoper ...201628206856
evidence of the presence of the zika virus in mexico since early 2015.to assess the possible circulation of zika virus (zikv) prior to the first documented case in mexico, we reanalyzed the stored samples from the states of veracruz and yucatán, which were originally collected to test for dengue (denv) and chikungunya (chikv) but were negative for these viruses despite the symptomatology. the samples were originally collected between the 30 and 46 epidemiological weeks (ew) when the zikv was not yet declared as a public health emergency of international concern (p ...201627557815
an updated review of zika virus.the current outbreak of zika virus (zikv) in south america is one of the most serious public health emergencies since the ebola outbreak of west africa [2014]. zikv belongs to the flaviviridae family and has two lineages (asian and african). the virus was first discovered in uganda [1947] and the first human infection was identified in nigeria [1952]. the current epidemic is the third of its type after that of yap island, micronesia [2007] and french polynesia [2013]. phylogenetic studies reveal ...201627721110
zika virus disease cases - 50 states and the district of columbia, january 1-july 31, 2016.zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus primarily transmitted to humans by aedes aegypti mosquitoes (1). zika virus infections have also been documented through intrauterine transmission resulting in congenital infection; intrapartum transmission from a viremic mother to her newborn; sexual transmission; blood transfusion; and laboratory exposure (1-5). most zika virus infections are asymptomatic (1,6). clinical illness, when it occurs, is generally mild and characterized by acute onset of fev ...201627631604
epidemiology, virology, and pathogenesis of the zika virus: from neglected tropical disease to a focal point of international attention.over the past year, the zika virus, an arthropod-borne flavivirus, has transitioned from a relatively unknown tropical disease to the cause of a public health emergency. the zika virus is transmitted by the aedes species of mosquito as well as by sexual intercourse. although the symptoms of acute zika virus infection are usually mild and self-limited, it causes fetal microcephaly in pregnant women, and is associated with an increased risk of guillain-barré syndrome. the risk of microcephaly from ...201627618294
single-step biological fabrication of colloidal silver nanoparticles using hugonia mystax: larvicidal potential against zika virus, dengue, and malaria vector mosquitoes.mosquito control is facing key challenges, including outbreaks of new arbovirus threats. we proposed an eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (agnps) employing a low-cost extract of hugonia mystax. agnps were specified by uv, xrd, ftir and edx spectroscopy, sem and tem. agnps were more toxic to anopheles stephensi, aedes aegypti, and culex quinquefasciatus larvae (lc50: 14.45, 15.86, and 17.46 μg/ml) if compared to aquatic biocontrol organisms gambusia affinis, diplonychus indicus, and ...201627611658
acute toxicity and repellent activity of the origanum scabrum boiss. & heldr. (lamiaceae) essential oil against four mosquito vectors of public health importance and its biosafety on non-target aquatic organisms.the recent outbreaks of dengue, chikungunya, and zika virus highlighted the pivotal importance of mosquito vector control in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide. however, mosquito control is facing hot challenges, mainly due to the rapid development of pesticide resistance in culicidae and the limited success of biocontrol programs on aedes mosquitoes. in this framework, screening botanicals for their mosquitocidal potential may offer effective and eco-friendly tools in the fight against mo ...201627604128
culex species mosquitoes and zika virus.recent reports of zika virus (zikv) isolates from culex species mosquitoes have resulted in concern regarding a lack of knowledge on the number of competent vector species for zikv transmission in the new world. although observations in the field have demonstrated that zikv isolation can be made from culex species mosquitoes, the detection of zikv in these mosquitoes is not proof of their involvement in a zikv transmission cycle. detection may be due to recent feeding on a viremic vertebrate, an ...201627556838
what's in the literature?the guillain-barré syndrome (gbs) is one of the few neuropathies well known to the general public, in part because of its association with swine flu vaccinations in 1976. gbs has again reached the general public with its possible association with zika virus. the virus, borne by infected aedes aegypti mosquitos, is being linked to birth defects when pregnant women are bitten and infected. there are early reports also linking gbs to zika infection, which could expose a wider range of infected peop ...201627552392
contraceptive use among nonpregnant and postpartum women at risk for unintended pregnancy, and female high school students, in the context of zika preparedness - united states, 2011-2013 and 2015.zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause congenital microcephaly and brain abnormalities (1,2). since 2015, zika virus has been spreading through much of the world health organization's region of the americas, including u.s. territories. zika virus is spread through the bite of aedes aegypti or aedes albopictus mosquitoes, by sex with an infected partner, or from a pregnant woman to her fetus during pregnancy.* cdc estimates that 41 states are in the potential range of aedes aegypti or ae ...201627490117
one-pot fabrication of silver nanocrystals using nicandra physalodes: a novel route for mosquito vector control with moderate toxicity on non-target water bugs.mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) as vectors for important diseases and parasites causing millions of deaths every year. the use of synthetic pesticides against culicidae leads to resistance and environmental concerns. therefore, eco-friendly control tools are a priority. in this research, nicandra physalodes-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles (ag nps) was conducted, in order to control larval populations of three important mosquito vectors, anopheles stephensi, aedes aegypti and culex qui ...201627473981
a detailed comparative analysis of codon usage bias in zika virus.zika virus (zikv) is a member of the family flaviviridae and its genome consists of a single-stranded positive sense rna molecule with 10,794 nucleotides. clinical manifestations of disease caused by zikv infection range from asymptomatic cases to an influenza-like syndrome. there is an increasing concern about the possible relation among microcephaly and zikv infection. to get insight into the relation of codon usage among viruses and their hosts is extremely important to understand virus survi ...201627449601
outbreak of zika virus infection, chiapas state, mexico, 2015, and first confirmed transmission by aedes aegypti mosquitoes in the americas.after decades of obscurity, zika virus (zikv) has spread through the americas since 2015 accompanied by congenital microcephaly and guillain-barré syndrome. although these epidemics presumably involve transmission by aedes aegypti, no direct evidence of vector involvement has been reported, prompting speculation that other mosquitoes such as culex quinquefasciatus could be involved.201627436433
egg and fourth instar larvae gut of aedes aegypti as a source of stem cells.according to the world health organization, 2015 registered more than 1.206.172 cases of dengue in the americas. recently, the aedes aegypti has been not only related to dengue, but also with cases of zika virus and chikungunya. due to its epidemiological importance, this study characterized the morphology of the embryonated eggs of a. aegypti and provided a protocol to culture stem cells from eggs and digestive tract of fourth instar larvae in order to examine cell biology and expression of mar ...201627401144
yellow fever remains a potential threat to public health.yellow fever (yf) remains a serious public health threat in endemic countries. the recent re-emergence in africa, initiating in angola and spreading to democratic republic of congo and uganda, with imported cases in china and kenya is of concern. there is such a shortage of yf vaccine in the world that the world health organization has proposed the use of reduced doses (1/5) during emergencies. in this short communication, we discuss these and other problems including the risk of spread of yf to ...201627400066
screening of blood donations for zika virus infection - puerto rico, april 3-june 11, 2016.transfusion-transmitted infections have been documented for several arboviruses, including west nile and dengue viruses (1). zika virus, a flavivirus transmitted primarily by aedes aegypti mosquitoes that has been identified as a cause of congenital microcephaly and other serious brain defects (2), became recognized as a potential threat to blood safety after reports from a 2013-2014 outbreak in french polynesia. blood safety concerns were based on very high infection incidence in the population ...201627337368
[zika virus and zika viral disease].since zika virus (zikv) has firstly been isolated in 1947, uganda, outbreaks of zika fever have been reported in many areas such as in africa, southeast asia and america. imported cases in china also have been reported. zika virus belongs to the family flaviviridae, genus flavivirus, and include africa subtype and asia subtype. it is a mosquito-borne virus primarily transmitted by aedes aegypti mosquitoes. sexual transmission, blood transmission and mother-to-fetus transmission were also reporte ...201627295893
dengue, chikungunya … and the missing entity - zika fever: a new emerging threat.zika virus (zikv), a relative newcomer from the flavivirus group that includes dengue, japanese encepahalitis and yellow fever, is one of the emerging pathogens that is fast transcending geographical boundaries. it is a vector-borne disease transmitted by the same aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus, which cause dengue and chikungunya. in addition to the vector-mediated transmission of zika fever, probable human-to-human transmission through exchange of body fluids, including sexual and perinatal ...201627257326
zika virus infection: current concerns and perspectives.the zika virus outbreaks highlight the growing importance need for a reliable, specific and rapid diagnostic device to detect zika virus, as it is often recognized as a mild disease without being identified. many zika virus infection cases have been misdiagnosed or underreported because of the non-specific clinical presentation. the aim of this review was to provide a critical and comprehensive overview of the published peer-reviewed evidence related to clinical presentations, various diagnostic ...201627236440
an infectious cdna clone of zika virus to study viral virulence, mosquito transmission, and antiviral inhibitors.the asian lineage of zika virus (zikv) has recently caused epidemics and severe disease. unraveling the mechanisms causing increased viral transmissibility and disease severity requires experimental systems. we report an infectious cdna clone of zikv that was generated using a clinical isolate of the asian lineage. the cdna clone-derived rna is infectious in cells, generating recombinant zikv. the recombinant virus is virulent in established zikv mouse models, leading to neurological signs relev ...201627198478
[infestation status aedes albopictus and related mosquito-borne infectious disease risk in central urban area in shanghai].to evaluate aedes albopictus infestation status in the central urban area of shanghai, and analyze the related epidemic risk of mosquito-borne infectious disease.201627188346
experimental studies of susceptibility of italian aedes albopictus to zika virus.we report a study on vector competence of an italian population of aedes albopictus for zika virus (zikv). ae. albopictus was susceptible to zikv infection (infection rate: 10%), and the virus could disseminate and was secreted in the mosquito's saliva (dissemination rate: 29%; transmission rate: 29%) after an extrinsic incubation period of 11 days. the observed vector competence was lower than that of an ae. aegypti colony tested in parallel.201627171034
zika virus - emergence, evolution, pathology, diagnosis, and control: current global scenario and future perspectives - a comprehensive review.this review converses the zika virus which has attained global concern due to its rapid pandemic potential and impact on humans. though zika virus was first isolated in 1947, till the recent large-scale outbreak which occurred in micronesia, in 2007, the virus was placed into the innocuous pathogen category. the world health organization on 1 february 2016 declared it as a 'public health emergency of international concern.' of the note, american as well as pacific island strains/isolates is rela ...201627158761
[zika virus infection or the future of infectious diseases].zika virus belongs to the flaviridae, an extended phylogenetic family containing dengue or yellow fever, viruses whose shared main vector are aedes aegypti mosquitoes. the virus originally came from central african simian reservoirs and, from there, expanded rapidly across the pacific to south america. the disease is an example of exantematic fever usually mild. mortality is very low and mainly limited to secondary guillain-barré or fetal microcephaly cases. diagnostic confirmation requires a rt ...201627156484
search and one will find: zika virus everywhere. 201627076507
one-step synthesis of polydispersed silver nanocrystals using malva sylvestris: an eco-friendly mosquito larvicide with negligible impact on non-target aquatic organisms.the synthesis of eco-friendly nanoparticles is evergreen branch of nanoscience with a growing number of biomedical implications. in this study, we investigated the synthesis of polydisperse and stable silver nanoparticles (agnp) using a cheap leaf extract of malva sylvestris (malvaceae). bio-reduced agnp were characterized by uv-visible spectrophotometry, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ftir), x-ray diffraction analysis (xrd), atomic force microscopy (afm), scanning electron microscopy ...201627075309
zika virus: implications for public health.the world health organization has declared the current zika virus (zikv) epidemic a public health emergency of international concern. lack of vaccines and reliable diagnostic tests, broad geographical distribution of mosquito species that can transmit the virus, and absence of population immunity in newly affected countries are causes for concern. although most infected persons are asymptomatic, zikv has been associated with a rise in cases of neurological complications and fetal central nervous ...201627048745
zika virus.zika virus (zikv) is an arthropod-borne virus (arbovirus) in the genus flavivirus and the family flaviviridae. zikv was first isolated from a nonhuman primate in 1947 and from mosquitoes in 1948 in africa, and zikv infections in humans were sporadic for half a century before emerging in the pacific and the americas. zikv is usually transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. the clinical presentation of zika fever is nonspecific and can be misdiagnosed as other infectious diseases, especiall ...201627029595
zika virus: yet another emerging threat to nepal.zika virus (zikv) is a flavivirus with single stranded rna related to yellow fever, dengue, west nile, and japanese encephalitis viruses and is transmitted by aedes mosquitoes primarily by aedes aegipti which is widely distributed in nepal. zikv was first identified incidentally in rhesus monkey in uganda in 1947 and human infection in 1952; and by now outbreaks of zikv disease have been recorded in africa, the americas, asia and the pacific. the world health organization (who) has recently decl ...201627005721
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