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sylvatic dengue virus type 4 in aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus mosquitoes in an urban setting in peninsular malaysia.dengue fever is endemic in malaysia, contributing to significant economic and health burden in the country. aedes aegypti and ae. albopictus are the main vectors of the dengue virus (denv), which circulates in sylvatic and human transmission cycles and has been present in malaysia for decades. the study investigated the presence and distribution of denv in urban localities in the klang valley, peninsular malaysia. a total of 364 ae. aegypti and 1,025 ae. albopictus larvae, and 10 ae. aegypti and ...201931730672
expansion of aedes africanus (diptera: culicidae), a sylvatic vector of arboviruses, into an urban environment of abidjan, côte d'ivoire.in 2008, an outbreak of yellow fever occurred in abidjan. the entomological investigations confirm that abidjan is at risk of yellow fever with a suspicion of the national park of banco (npb) forest as a likely area of re-emergence. this study aims to assess the dispersion of sylvatic vectors of arboviruses from the npb forest to the surrounding areas (andokoi and sagbé). the sampling was done in the rainy season using the who layer-traps technique. among the six species of aedes sampled, aedes ...201931729805
a new approach to improve acoustic trapping effectiveness for aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae).monitoring mosquito populations is essential to designing and implementing control strategies. recent strategies based on releasing biologically modified mosquitoes have increased the need to effectively monitor mosquito abundance. unfortunately, existing surveillance traps are of limited value due to their high cost and low capture rates. here, we report the results of experiments designed to evaluate the effectiveness of an acoustic trap prototype. stimuli synthesized from recordings of ae. ae ...201931729803
modifying the autocidal gravid ovitrap (ago) with a powered suction fan and additional lures to increase the collections of released aedes aegypti and a natural population of ae. albopictus (diptera: culicidae). 201931729800
the effects of temperature and shading on mortality and development rates of aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae).urbanization has caused an increase in favorable habitats for aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae), given their ability to reproduce in small and often non-degradable artificial water-containers. while much work has been done on ae. aegypti biology and ecology in urban landscapes, the role of shading on immature stages as an independent factor from temperature, and any possible interactions between these factors, remains unexamined. we assessed how temperature and shading affected egg hatch-rate, ...201931729799
parity and gonotrophic discordance of females of aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae) in the city of são paulo, sp, brazil.the objective of this study was to assess the parity, presence of blood in the stomach, and the gonotrophic discordance of females of aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus captured in two areas of the city of são paulo. the captures were undertaken monthly, by aspiration, in the period from january, 2015 to august, 2017. all the females of the two species had their midguts and ovaries dissected to determine the presence of blood and the parity/stage of maturation. with regard to parity, 27% and 34% ...201931729798
state-wide survey of aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae) in florida.aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus are invasive mosquito species with geographic ranges that have oscillated within florida since their presence was first documented. local transmission of dengue, chikungunya, and zika viruses serves as evidence of the public health importance of these two species. it is important to have detailed knowledge of their distribution to aid in mosquito control efforts and understand the risk of arbovirus transmission to humans. through a partnership involving the uni ...201931729793
spatial-temporal distribution of aedes (stegomyia) aegypti and locations of recycling units in southeastern brazil.dengue is an arbovirus disease that threatens approximately 200 million people annually worldwide. aedes (stegomyia) aegypti (linnaeus, 1762) is anthropophilic mosquito, extremely well adapted to the urban environment and utilizes varied habitats for egg-laying and development. this study analysed the distribution of mosquito larvae and eggs in urban area of santa bárbara d'oeste, são paulo, brazil. the spatial correlation between locations in which people store recyclable materials and the dist ...201931727179
does membrane feeding compromise the quality of aedes aegypti mosquitoes?modified aedes aegypti mosquitoes are being mass-reared for release in disease control programs around the world. releases involving female mosquitoes rely on them being able to seek and feed on human hosts. to facilitate the mass-production of mosquitoes for releases, females are often provided blood through artificial membrane feeders. when reared across generations there is a risk that mosquitoes will adapt to feeding on membranes and lose their ability to feed on human hosts. to test adaptat ...201931693672
aedes aegypti (aag2)-derived clonal mosquito cell lines reveal the effects of pre-existing persistent infection with the insect-specific bunyavirus phasi charoen-like virus on arbovirus replication.aedes aegypti is a vector mosquito of major public health importance, transmitting arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) such as chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever and zika viruses. wild mosquito populations are persistently infected at high prevalence with insect-specific viruses that do not replicate in vertebrate hosts. in experimental settings, acute infections with insect-specific viruses have been shown to modulate arbovirus infection and transmission in ae. aegypti and other vector mosquit ...201931693659
urban landscape features influence the movement and distribution of the australian container-inhabiting mosquito vectors aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae) and aedes notoscriptus (diptera: culicidae).urban landscape features play an important role in the distribution and population spread of mosquito vectors. furthermore, current insecticide and novel rear-and-release strategies for urban mosquito management rarely consider the spatial structure of the landscape when applying control practices. here, we undertake a mark-recapture experiment to examine how urban features influence the movement and distribution of australian container-inhabiting aedes vectors. we pay attention to the role of s ...201931693154
comparison of two dna extraction methods from larvae, pupae, and adults of aedes aegypti.mosquitoes are the most important arthropods from the point of view of public health, due to the fact that they can transmit a large number of pathogens which can cause diseases to humans and animals. aedes aegypti (l.) is one of the most important vector species in the world, since it can transmit numerous pathogens such as dengue, zika, and chikungunya. therefore, studies involving the molecular aspects of this and other mosquitoes species are currently increasing. in this report, we describe ...201931692696
soil presence reduces the control effectiveness of a slow-release formulation of pyriproxyfen on aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae) larvae.to assess the influence of soil on the effectiveness of two new slow-release formulations (floating and non-floating) of pyriproxyfen coextruded with low-density polyethylene.201931691403
aedes vector-host olfactory interactions in sylvatic and domestic dengue transmission environments.interactions between aedes (stegomyia) species and non-human primate (nhp) and human hosts govern the transmission of the pathogens, dengue, zika, yellow fever and chikungunya viruses. little is known about aedes mosquito olfactory interactions with these hosts in the domestic and sylvatic cycles where these viruses circulate. here, we explore how the different host-derived skin odours influence aedes mosquito responses in these two environments. in field assays, we show that the cyclic ketone c ...201931690238
a popular indian clove-based mosquito repellent is less effective against culex quinquefasciatus and aedes aegypti than deet.insect repellents are widely used as the first line of defense against mosquito bites and transmission of disease-causing agents. however, the cost of daily applications of even the most affordable and the gold standard of insect repellents, deet, is still high for low-income populations where repellents are needed the most. an indian clove-based homemade recipe has been presented as a panacea. we analyzed this homemade repellent and confirmed by behavioral measurements and odorant receptor resp ...201931689339
an alternative model to explain the vectorial capacity using as example aedes aegypti case in dengue transmission.vectorial capacity (vc), as a concept that describes the potential of a vector to transmit a pathogen, has had historical problems related to lacks in dimensional significance and high error propagation from parameters that take part in the model to output. hence, values estimated with those equations are not sufficiently reliable to consider in control strategies or vector population study. in this paper, we propose a new vc model consistent at dimensional level, i.e., the definition and the eq ...201931687486
effect of larval nutritional regimes on morphometry and vectorial capacity of aedes aegypti for dengue transmission.nutritional level in larval diet of mosquito vectors influence on life history traits and vectorial capacity (vc). therefore, the present study was carried out to assess the effect of larval diet concentration on vector bionomic and vc of aedes aegypti in sri lanka.201931687387
insecticidal activities of citrus aurantifolia essential oil against aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae).in the recent time, global attention for the control of vectors has shifted from chemical insecticides to botanicals. in the present investigation, authors attempted to evaluate the efficacy of peel and leaf essential oil (eo) of citrus aurantifolia against aedes aegypti.201931687359
bacteria-mediated modification of insecticide toxicity in the yellow fever mosquito, aedes aegypti.the incidence of mosquito-borne disease poses a significant threat to human and animal health throughout the world, with effective chemical control interventions limited by widespread insecticide resistance. recent evidence suggests that gut bacteria of mosquitoes, known to be essential in nutritional homeostasis and pathogen defense, may also play a significant role in facilitating insecticide resistance. this study investigated the extent to which bacteria contribute to the general esterase an ...201931685200
insecticidal and repellent properties of novel trifluoromethylphenyl amides iii.the adulticidal, larvicidal, and repellent activity of 18 trifluoromethylphenyl amides (tfmpas) was determined against aedes aegypti mosquitoes. the compounds studied are the third generation designed from active structures of the previous two generations. n-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-2-chloroacetamide (8f) and n-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropanamide (8h) were most active against 1st stage ae. aegypti larvae with lc50 values of 125 and 2.53 μm; for comparative p ...201931685196
entomological surveillance to assess potential outbreak of aedes-borne arboviruses and insecticide resistance status of aedes aegypti from cape coast, ghana.this study was conducted in cape coast, a major tourist destination in ghana to assess the risk of an outbreak of aedes-borne arboviruses based on entomological indicators and determine their susceptibility to pyrethroid insecticides. a larval survey was conducted in 414 houses between april and july 2017. larvae collected were reared to adult for who susceptibility bioassay against four pyrethroid insecticides (deltamethrin 0.05%, permethrin 0.75%, cyfluthrin 0.15%, etofenprox 0.5%) and three d ...201931682813
three dimensional secondary ion mass spectrometry imaging (3d-sims) of aedes aegypti ovarian follicles.the mobilization of nutrient reserves into the ovaries of aedes aegypti mosquitoes after sugar-feeding plays a vital role in the female's reproductive maturation. in the present work, three-dimensional secondary ion mass spectrometry imaging (3d-sims) was used to generate ultrahigh spatial resolution (~1 μm) chemical maps and study the composition and spatial distribution of lipids at the single ovarian follicle level (~100 μm in size). 3d-mass spectrometry imaging (3d-msi) allowed the identific ...201931680712
mosquitocidal activity of the pale brittle stem mushroom, psathyrella candolleana (agaricomycetes), against three vector mosquitoes.the aim of the present study was to screen for mosquito larvicidal activity of methanol extract of a wild mushroom psathyrella candolleana against culex quinquefasciatus, aedes aegypti, and anopheles stephensi. larvae and eggs were exposed to four different concentrations (62.5, 125, 250, and 500 ppm) and mortality was assessed 24 and 120 h after treatment. the lc50 and lc90 values of the extract were calculated. methanol crude extract of p. candolleana showed good larvicidal activity against th ...201931679306
blockade of dengue virus transmission from viremic blood to aedes aegypti mosquitoes using human monoclonal antibodies.dengue is the most prevalent arboviral disease of humans. virus neutralizing antibodies are likely to be critical for clinical immunity after vaccination or natural infection. a number of human monoclonal antibodies (mabs) have previously been characterized as able to neutralize the infectivity of dengue virus (denv) for mammalian cells in cell-culture systems.201931675360
potential inhibitors of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase and juvenile hormone with insecticidal activity: study of the binding mode via docking and molecular dynamics simulations.models validation in qsar, pharmacophore, docking and others can ensure the accuracy and reliability of future predictions in design and selection of molecules with biological activity. in this study, pyriproxyfen was used as a pivot/template to search the database of the maybridge database for potential inhibitors of the enzymes acetylcholinesterase and juvenile hormone as well. the initial virtual screening based on the 3d shape resulted in 2000 molecules with tanimoto index ranging from 0.58 ...201931674282
green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using solanum mammosum l. (solanaceae) fruit extract and their larvicidal activity against aedes aegypti l. (diptera: culicidae).the family of mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) contains several species of major public health relevance due to their role as vectors of human disease. one of these species, aedes aegypti, is responsible for the transmission of some of the most important vector-borne viruses affecting humankind, including dengue fever, chikungunya and zika. traditionally, control of ae. aegypti and other arthropod species has relied on the use of a relatively small diversity of chemical insecticides. however, wid ...201931671165
design of a repellent against aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae) using in silico simulations with aaegobp1 protein.skin irritation has been reported to be the main adverse effect of excessive use of n,n-diethyl-m-toluamide (deet) and ethyl 3-acetyl(butyl)amino (ir3535) commercial repellents. therefore, there is an interest in alternatives of natural origin such as essential oils (eos) and major compounds, which have repellent effects but have no contraindications. the main purpose of the present study was to identify the repellent effect of selected terpenes on aedes aegypti linnaeus, 1762 (diptera: culicida ...201931670811
establishment of wmel wolbachia in aedes aegypti mosquitoes and reduction of local dengue transmission in cairns and surrounding locations in northern queensland, australia.background: the wmel strain of wolbachia has been successfully introduced into aedes aegypti mosquitoes and subsequently shown in laboratory studies to reduce transmission of a range of viruses including dengue, zika, chikungunya, yellow fever, and mayaro viruses that cause human disease. here we report the entomological and epidemiological outcomes of staged deployment of wolbachia across nearly all significant dengue transmission risk areas in australia. methods: the  wmel strain of  wolbachia ...201931667465
combined effect of the entomopathogenic fungus metarhizium robertsii and avermectins on the survival and immune response of aedes aegypti larvae.combination of insect pathogenic fungi and microbial metabolites is a prospective method for mosquito control. the effect of the entomopathogenic fungus metarhizium robertsii j.f. bischoff, s.a. rehner & humber and avermectins on the survival and physiological parameters of aedes aegypti (linnaeus, 1762) larvae (dopamine concentration, glutathione s-transferase (gst), nonspecific esterases (est), acid proteases, lysozyme-like, phenoloxidase (po) activities) was studied. it is shown that the comb ...201931667017
patterns of genetic divergence among populations of aedes aegypti l. (diptera: culicidae) in the southeastern usa.the yellow fever mosquito, aedes aegypti is a public health concern in the usa, especially in the wake of emergent diseases such as zika and chikungunya. aedes aegypti populations dwindled after the invasion of aedes albopictus in the 1980s and many populations were extirpated. however, in some areas ae. aegypti persisted in small populations and there are reports of recent resurgences of ae. aegypti in florida, louisiana, nevada and california. we assessed the population genetic structure of ae ...201931666113
gene expression profile of aedes aegypti females in courtship and mating.aedes aegypti is the most synanthropic and anthropophilic mosquito of culicidae. this species always cohabits with humans and is extremely opportunistic. vector dispersal is directly related to the ability of the females on successfully finding a mate in a generally patchy urban scenario. in the present work, we investigate transcriptional changes in ae. aegypti females during the courtship process and after mating. we observe a substantial alteration in gene expression triggered just upon conta ...201931664152
synergistic action of the transcription factors krüppel homolog 1 and hairy in juvenile hormone/methoprene-tolerant-mediated gene-repression in the mosquito aedes aegypti.arthropod-specific juvenile hormones control numerous essential functions in development and reproduction. in the dengue-fever mosquito aedes aegypti, in addition to its role in immature stages, juvenile hormone iii (jh) governs post-eclosion (pe) development in adult females, a phase required for competence acquisition for blood feeding and subsequent egg maturation. during pe, jh through its receptor methoprene-tolerant (met) regulate the expression of many genes, causing either activation or ...201931661489
combined sterile insect technique and incompatible insect technique: the first proof-of-concept to suppress aedes aegypti vector populations in semi-rural settings in thailand.important arboviral diseases, such as dengue, chikungunya, and zika virus infections, are transmitted mainly by the aedes aegypti vector. so far, controlling this vector species with current tools and strategies has not demonstrated sustainable and significant impacts. our main objective was to evaluate whether open field release of sterile males, produced from combining the sterile insect technique using radiation with the insect incompatible technique through wolbachia-induced incompatibility ...201931658265
congenital dengue in a saudi neonate: a case report.dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness with 100 million new cases occurring worldwide. the vectors involved are mainly aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus. dengue infection is associated with maternal as well as fetal morbidities, like stillbirth, preterm birth, and low birth weight.201931658068
dengue fever - an update review and implications for nigeria, and similar countries.in the last five decades, dengue has emerged as one of the most important infectious diseases, following a 30-fold increase in global incidence throughout tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. the actual numbers of dengue cases are under-reported and many cases are misclassified.201931656483
dna damage response and repair in perspective: aedes aegypti, drosophila melanogaster and homo sapiens.the maintenance of genomic integrity is the responsibility of a complex network, denominated the dna damage response (ddr), which controls the lesion detection and dna repair. the main repair pathways are base excision repair (ber), nucleotide excision repair (ner), mismatch repair (mmr), homologous recombination repair (hr) and non-homologous end joining repair (nhej). they correct double-strand breaks (dsb), single-strand breaks, mismatches and others, or when the damage is quite extensive and ...201931711518
potential of aedes albopictus and aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae) to transmit yellow fever virus in urban areas in central africa.yellow fever (yf) remains a major public health issue in sub-saharan africa and south america, despite the availability of an effective vaccine. in africa, most yf outbreaks are reported in west africa. however, urban outbreaks occurred in 2016 in both angola and the democratic republic of congo (drc), and imported cases were reported in chinese workers coming back from africa. in central africa, cameroon and the republic of congo host a high proportion of non-vaccinated populations increasing t ...201931711378
properties, toxicity and current applications of the biolarvicide spinosad.characterized as a highly valuable bioactive natural product, spinosad is a pesticide with a complex chemical structure, composed of spinosyn a and d, molecules synthesized by the actinomycete saccharopolyspora spinosa. the larvicidal activity of spinosad was postulated to be a promising approach to combat crop pests and control species responsible to transmit mosquito-borne illness, including aedes aegypti. although initially deemed as relatively safe for non-target organisms and highly effecti ...201931709913
model to design insecticides against aedes aegypti using in silico and in vivo analysis of different pharmacological targets.compounds having insecticidal activity can be used to control aedes aegypti mosquitoes, a major worldwide vector, and several plants have a source of such molecules. a principal component analysis (pca) was carried out to determine the criterion to select larvicidal metabolites. the insecticidal activity of seven selected metabolites by pca was validated by determining its lethal concentrations 50 (lc50) by probit analysis. six of the seven evaluated molecules presented lc50 values <100 ppm. the ...201931707089
modeling temperature effects on population density of the dengue mosquito aedes aegypti.mosquito density plays an important role in the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and zika. while it remains very challenging to estimate the density of mosquitoes, modelers have tried different methods to represent it in mathematical models. the goal of this paper is to investigate the various ways mosquito density has been quantified, as well as to propose a dynamical system model that includes the details of mosquito life stages leading to the adult population. we first discuss ...201931703421
aedes aegypti ir8a mutant female mosquitoes show increased attraction to standing water.the detection of water sources is crucial for insects such as mosquitoes to avoid desiccation and survive. in addition, mosquitoes use humidity cues to successfully navigate the environment to find a suitable oviposition site. previous studies have implicated some members of the ionotropic receptor family in humidity sensing by drosophila. here, we investigate if ir8a co-receptor mediates water detection in aedes aegypti mosquitoes. using a simple behavioral assay, we examined the attraction of ...201931700566
microbiota potentialized larvicidal action of imidazolium salts against aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae).mosquitoes are important vectors of pathogens due to their blood feeding behavior. aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae) transmits arboviruses, such as dengue, zika, and chikungunya. this species carries several bacteria that may be beneficial for its biological and physiological development. therefore, studying the response of its microbiota to chemical products could result in vector control. recently, imidazolium salts (is) were identified as effective ae. aegypti larvicides. considering the imp ...201931700056
estimation of the expected number of cases of microcephaly in brazil as a result of zika.in this paper we have adapted a delayed dengue model to zika. by assuming that the epidemic starts by a single infected individual entering a disease-free population at some initial time t0 we have used the least squares parameter estimation technique in r to estimate the initial time t0 using observed zika data from brazil as well as the transmission probabilities of zika in brazil between humans and mosquitoes and vice-versa. different values of aedes aegypti (a. aegypti) biting rate are used ...201931698665
urbanization creates diverse aquatic habitats for immature mosquitoes in urban areas.global increases in temperatures and urbanization are impacting the epidemiology of mosquito-borne diseases. urbanization processes create suitable habitats for vector mosquitoes in which there are a reduced number of predators, and human hosts are widely available. we hypothesize that mosquito vector species, especially aedes aegypti, are locally concentrated primarily in those specific habitats at the neighborhood levels that provide suitable conditions and environmental resources needed for m ...201931653914
vector mosquito surveillance using centers for disease control and prevention autocidal gravid ovitraps in san antonio, texas.mosquito surveillance in large urban areas of the southern usa that border mexico has become increasingly important due to recent transmission of zika virus and chikungunya virus in the americas as well as the continued threat of dengue and west nile viruses. the vectors of these viruses, aedes aegypti, ae. albopictus, and culex quinquefasciatus, co-occur in residential areas, requiring vector control entities to deploy several different trap types, often expensive and labor-intensive, to survei ...201931647715
a milestone in botanical mosquito repellents: novel pmd-based formulation protects more than twice as long as high-concentration deet and other leading products.the use of skin-applied repellents is the primary method recommended by the centers for disease control and prevention for personal protection against biting mosquitoes. historically, the majority of long-efficacy mosquito repellents have been n,n diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (deet)-based. recently, a variety of new botanical formulations have been marketed, but their protection times generally continue to fall well short of high-concentration deet products. we present a laboratory arm-in-cage stud ...201931647713
from surveillance to control: evaluation of a larvicide intervention against aedes aegypti in brownsville, texas.south texas is recognized as a potential area for the emergence and re-emergence of mosquito-borne diseases due to recent circulation of zika, chikungunya, and dengue viruses. during 2017, high aedes aegypti abundance found in the city of brownsville, tx, in combination with the previous year's local transmission of zika virus, triggered the activation of the texas department of state health services emergency mosquito control contingency contract. a contract with the clarke environmental and mo ...201931647710
new record of aedes albopictus in a suburban area of merida, yucatan, mexico.a survey was carried out in 51 households within a suburban area of merida, yucatan, mexico, for 5 consecutive days. adult collections were performed using prokopack aspirators (indoors) and human-landing mosquito catches (hlc) outdoors, and larval sites (artificial containers) were revised for larvae collection. a total of 259 aedes albopictus were collected, 246 from artificial larval sites, 8 by indoor aspiration, and 5 by hlc. this is the first record of ae. albopictus in merida, yucatan, me ...201931647708
evaluation of the persistence of three larvicides used to control aedes aegypti in arapiraca, northeastern brazil.the chemical control of the mosquito aedes aegypti is a great challenge worldwide, since several populations of this species are already resistant to traditional insecticides, such as temephos. in brazil, alternative larvicides, such as bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (bti) and pyriproxyfen, have been used more recently. in this study we evaluated the persistence of pyriproxyfen (sumilarv 0.5%g), 2 commercial formulations of bti (vectobac wdg and vectobac g), and temephos (fersol 1g) under fi ...201931647707
a novel methodology for recording wing beat frequencies of untethered male and female aedes aegypti.aedes aegypti is a vector of many significant arboviruses worldwide, including dengue, zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever viruses. with vector control methodology pivoting toward rearing and releasing large numbers of insects for either population suppression or virus-blocking, economical remote (sentinel) surveillance methods for release tracking become increasingly necessary. recent steps in this direction include advances in optical sensors that identify and classify insects based on their w ...201931647706
[recurrence of dengue epidemics in burkina faso: community preference for an intervention to prevent the disease].community-based interventions have proven effective in several latin american countries in controlling dengue vector aedes aegypti and reducing the burden of the disease. however, we did not find any study reporting the assessment or implementation of such interventions in sub-saharan africa. this article presents local communities' preferences for activities as part of the implementation of a community-based intervention for dengue prevention in ouagadougou (burkina faso) where dengue epidemics ...201931645291
susceptibility to insecticides and resistance mechanisms in three populations of aedes aegypti from peru.epidemics of dengue, chikungunya and zika are a growing threat to areas where aedes aegypti are present. the efficacy of chemical control of ae. aegypti is threatened by the increasing frequency of insecticide resistance. the objective of this study was to determine the susceptibility status as well as the biochemical and molecular mechanisms underlying insecticide resistance in three populations of ae. aegypti in high risk areas of dengue, chikungunya, and zika in peru.201931640810
analysis of cluster-randomized test-negative designs: cluster-level methods.intervention trials of vector control methods often require community level randomization with appropriate inferential methods. for many interventions, the possibility of confounding due to the effects of health-care seeking behavior on disease ascertainment remains a concern. the test-negative design, a variant of the case-control method, was introduced to mitigate this issue in the assessment of the efficacy of influenza vaccination (measured at an individual level) on influenza infection. her ...201929447357
susceptibility and vectorial capacity of american aedes albopictus and aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae) to american zika virus strains.the rapid expansion of zika virus (zikv), following the recent outbreaks of chikungunya virus, overwhelmed the public health infrastructure in many countries and alarmed many in the scientific community. aedes aegypti (l.) (diptera: culicidae) and aedes albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae) have previously been incriminated as the vectors of these pathogens in addition to dengue virus. in our study, we challenged low generation ae. aegypti (chiapas, mexico) and ae. albopictus (north carolina, ...201930102327
zika virus disease.the zika virus is an arbovirus belonging to the virus family flaviviridae. the virus was isolated in 1947 from a rhesus monkey in the zika forest of uganda. the virus causes sporadic mild human infections in africa and later in asia. however, by 2007 a major shift in its infection pattern was noticed and thousands of human infections were reported in the state of yap and federated states of micronesia. in the last 3 years, major outbreaks have continued to occur and the virus has spread to sever ...201930787745
[coinfection of dengue and chikungunya viruses. narrative review].dengue and chikungunya viruses are transmitted by the female aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus, which are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas, facilitating coinfection.201931095186
overview of dengue and zika virus similarity, what can we learn from the saudi experience with dengue fever?there is high public health alert in the kingdom of saudi arabia concerning zika virus infection. so far, there is no reported outbreak. so are we at risk of this disease? reviewing the literature of recent outbreaks of other infectious diseases in saudi arabia may clarify the situation. it is evident that there is some similarity between zika and dengue regarding vector (aedes aegypti) which is available in the kingdom of saudi arabia. furthermore, they have similar transmission process and the ...201929623022
efficacy of lysinibacillus sphaericus against mixed-cultures of field-collected and laboratory larvae of aedes aegypti and culex quinquefasciatus.lysinibacillus sphaericus (bacillales: planococcaceae) is a spore-forming bacillus used for the biological control of mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) due to its larvicidal activity determined by various toxins and s-layer protein produced either during sporulation or by the vegetative cell. aedes aegypti and culex quinquefasciatus are the vectors of arboviruses that cause tropical diseases representing a current public health problem. both species may coexist in the same larval development sites ...201929784071
human blood as the only source of aedes aegypti in churches from merida, yucatan, mexico. 201929916450
encapsulation of piper aduncum and piper hispidinervum essential oils in gelatin nanoparticles: a possible sustainable control tool of aedes aegypti, tetranychus urticae and cerataphis lataniae.the encapsulated essential oils (eos) of piper aduncum l. and piper hispidinervum c. dc. in gelatin nanoparticles were evaluated against aedes aegypti linn., tetranychus urticae koch and cerataphis lataniae boisd.201929971785
adaptation of aedes aegypti to salinity: characterized by larger anal papillae in larvae. 201930618451
epidemic potential of zika virus in australia: implications for blood transfusion safety.zika virus (zikv) is transfusion-transmissible. in australia the primary vector, aedes aegypti, is established in the north-east, such that local transmission is possible following importation of an index case, which has the potential to impact on blood transfusion safety and public health. we estimated the basic reproduction number (r 0 ) to model the epidemic potential of zikv in australian locations, compared this with the ecologically similar dengue viruses (denv), and examined possible impl ...201930618208
larvicidal and pupicidal activities of eco-friendly phenolic lipid products from anacardium occidentale nutshell against arbovirus vectors.aedes aegypti and culex quinquefasciatus are vectors of diseases that constitute public health problems. the discovery of products capable of inhibiting their development which are less harmful to the environment would have a huge impact on vector control. here, natural cashew nut shell liquid (cnsl), technical cnsl, anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol were isolated from anacardium occidentale and evaluated for larvicidal and pupicidal activity against ae. aegypti and cx. quinquefasciatus under ...201930610586
assessment of combined tools and strategies for aedes aegypti control with low environmental impact.the control of the mosquito vector aedes aegypti l. (diptera: culicidae) is the main action against dengue, chikungunya, and zika. the excessive use of conventional insecticides has promoted the development of other control methods and strategies with lower environmental impact. we evaluated the effectiveness of applying triflumuron 1 ppm and emptying water-filled containers in a field trial in temperate argentina. both control methods were implemented either individually or combined and regular ...201930607607
alternative strategies for mosquito-borne arbovirus control.mosquito-borne viruses-such as zika, chikungunya, dengue fever, and yellow fever, among others-are of global importance. although vaccine development for prevention of mosquito-borne arbovirus infections has been a focus, mitigation strategies continue to rely on vector control. however, vector control has failed to prevent recent epidemics and arrest expanding geographic distribution of key arboviruses, such as dengue. as a consequence, there has been increasing necessity to further optimize cu ...201930605475
laboratory evaluation of repellency of traditional czech homemade repellents against aedes aegypti.in the czech republic, autochtonous transmission of mosquito borne diseases is not common; however, the need for personal protection should not be underestimated. many people still rely on homemade repellents utilizing recipes based on local folk wisdom that are published annually in local czech media. despite minimal disease risk, nuisance biting and potential allergic responses make it essential to evaluate the chemical composition, effect, and duration of four homemade repellents often used a ...201930602280
igg1 and igg4 antibodies against aedes aegypti salivary proteins and risk for dengue infections.dengue virus (denv) is an arbovirus responsible for a significant number of deaths in latin america. this virus is transmitted through the bite of aedes aegypti, the main mosquito vector, and ae. albopictus. during blood uptake, the mosquito injects its saliva into the host to facilitate the feeding process. mosquito saliva contains potent immunogens capable of inducing antibody production directly related to mosquito bite exposure intensity and disease risk. in this study, we first determined t ...201930601814
comparative efficacy of eucalyptus globulus (labill) hydrodistilled essential oil and temephos as mosquito larvicide.in this study eucalyptus globulus essential oil was tested on major mosquito species and toxicity was compared with temephos. mortality was calculated after 24 h and 48 h post treatment. in 24 h treatment essential oil show strong larvicidal activity with lc50 and lc90 values were 30.198ppm, 103.389ppm for anopheles stephensi, 13.578ppm, 106.755ppm for aedes aegypti; and, 7.469ppm, 32.454ppm for culex quinquefasciatus and 48 h post treatment lc50 and lc90 values were, 12.576, 49.380ppm for anoph ...201930623679
a novel entomological index, aedes aegypti breeding percentage, reveals the geographical spread of the dengue vector in singapore and serves as a spatial risk indicator for dengue.aedes aegypti is an efficient primary vector of dengue, and has a heterogeneous distribution in singapore. aedes albopictus, a poor vector of dengue, is native and ubiquitous on the island. though dengue risk follows the dispersal of ae. aegypti, the spatial distribution of the vector is often poorly characterized. here, based on the ubiquitous presence of ae. albopictus, we developed a novel entomological index, ae. aegypti breeding percentage (bp), to demonstrate the expansion of ae. aegypti i ...201930621762
matching the genetics of released and local aedes aegypti populations is critical to assure wolbachia invasion.traditional vector control approaches such as source reduction and insecticide spraying have limited effect on reducing aedes aegypti population. the endosymbiont wolbachia is pointed as a promising tool to mitigate arbovirus transmission and has been deployed worldwide. models predict a rapid increase on the frequency of wolbachia-positive ae. aegypti mosquitoes in local settings, supported by cytoplasmic incompatibility (ci) and high maternal transmission rate associated with the wmelbr strain ...201930620733
identification and characterization of a mosquito-specific eggshell organizing factor in aedes aegypti mosquitoes.mosquito-borne diseases are responsible for several million human deaths annually around the world. one approach to controlling mosquito populations is to disrupt molecular processes or antagonize novel metabolic targets required for the production of viable eggs. to this end, we focused our efforts on identifying proteins required for completion of embryonic development that are mosquito selective and represent potential targets for vector control. we performed bioinformatic analyses to identif ...201930620728
microbial exopolymer-capped selenium nanowires - towards new antibacterial, antibiofilm and arbovirus vector larvicides?arboviral diseases and microbial pathogens resistant to commercially available drugs are on the rise. herein, a facile microbial-based approach was developed to synthesize selenium nanowires (se nws) using microbial exopolymer (mep) extracted from the bacillus licheniformis (probiotic bacteria). mep-se nws were characterized using uv-visible, xrd, ftir, hr-tem, fe-sem and edx. an uv-visible peak was detected at 330 nm while xrd spectrum data pointed out the crystalline nature of mep-se nws. ftir ...201930685584
complete nmr chemical shift assignments of odorant binding protein 22 from the yellow fever mosquito, aedes aegypti, bound to arachidonic acid.aedes aegypti mosquitoes are the vector for transmission of dengue, zika and chikungunya viruses. these mosquitos feed exclusively on human hosts for a blood meal. previous studies have established that dengue virus infection of the mosquito results in increased expression of the odorant binding proteins 22 and 10 within the mosquito salivary gland and silencing of these genes dramatically reduces blood-feeding behaviors. odorant binding proteins are implicated in modulating the chemosensory per ...201930684234
toxicity and possible mechanisms of action of honokiol from magnolia denudata seeds against four mosquito species.this study was performed to determine the toxicity and possible mechanism of the larvicidal action of honokiol, extracted from magnolia denudata seeds, and its 10 related compounds against third-instar larvae of insecticide-susceptible culex pipiens pallens, aedes aegypti, and aedes albopictus and anopheles sinensis resistant to deltamethrin and temephos. honokiol (lc50, 6.13-7.37 mg/l) was highly effective against larvae of all of the four mosquito species, although the toxicity of the compound ...201930674912
chemical composition, aedes mosquito larvicidal activity, and repellent activity against triatoma rubrofasciata of severinia monophylla leaf essential oil.aedes aegypti and ae. albopictus are key vectors in the spread of arboviruses such as dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, and zika. triatoma rubrofasciata is an "assassin bug" whose populations and association with humans have dramatically increased and may represent a serious health concern. control of insect vectors is a logical course of action to prevent the spread of these insect-borne infections. this work presents the leaf essential oil composition, mosquito larvicidal activities, and inse ...201930671730
rapid loss of resistance to satyrization in invasive mosquitoes and the effects of age on interspecific mating frequency.in several areas where aedes aegypti (l.) (diptera: culicidae) and aedes albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae) have come in contact following successful invasions, ae. aegypti have been rapidly displaced by ae. albopictus. recent work has confirmed that mating interference, in the form of satyrization, is likely a driving factor in these competitive displacements. however, in sites of sympatry, ae. aegypti females evolve resistance to satyrization, and in the laboratory, satyrization-susceptib ...201930668807
florida aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae) and aedes albopictus vector competency for zika virus.zika virus (zikv) first spread into brazil in 2013 and is now present throughout the americas. in 2016, florida witnessed the beginnings of local zikv transmission. no reports of local transmission have been reported for 2018; however, travel related cases continue to be reported. recurrence of local transmission in the united states is a major public health risk in florida where vectors aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae, linnaeus) and aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae, skuse) are abundant an ...201930668772
infection pattern of mayaro virus in aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae) and transmission potential of the virus in mixed infections with chikungunya virus.mayaro virus (mayv; togaviridae; alphavirus) has drawn increasing attention as an arthropod-borne virus with potential to cause outbreaks among the human populations of the western hemisphere. in the tropical regions of central and south america, the virus exists in sylvatic cycles between mosquitoes and primate reservoirs such as marmosets. although forest-dwelling mosquitoes are regarded as important vectors for mayv, it has been shown previously that the virus can infect and potentially be tr ...201930668762
response of aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae) survival, life history, and population growth to oak leaf and acorn detritus.aedes albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae) and aedes aegypti (l.) (diptera: culicidae) are invasive container mosquitoes that are of potential medical importance in the southern united states. seeds (acorns) and leaves from oak trees can contribute seasonally to the detritus of larval container habitats. herein, we examined the effect of acorns and leaves from the southern live oak (quercus virginiana mill.), which has a concomitant range with these mosquitoes, on the population performance o ...201930668756
spermathecal filling in aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus: effects of female and male body sizes and species.the mosquitoes aedes aegypti (l.) (diptera: culicidae) and aedes albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae) are ecologically similar species that have evolved independently in their native ranges, ae. aegypti in africa and ae. albopictus in asia. where their invasive ranges overlap, interspecific mating is facilitated by both species swarming to mate around bloodmeal hosts during daylight. here, we test hypotheses to account for variation in spermathecal filling in females of ae. aegypti and ae. al ...201930668724
arbovirus coinfection and co-transmission: a neglected public health concern?epidemiological synergy between outbreaks of viruses transmitted by aedes aegypti mosquitoes, such as chikungunya, dengue, and zika viruses, has resulted in coinfection of humans with multiple viruses. despite the potential impact on public health, we know only little about the occurrence and consequences of such coinfections. here, we review the impact of coinfection on clinical disease in humans, discuss the possibility for co-transmission from mosquito to human, and describe a role for modeli ...201930668574
entomological and sociobehavioral components of heartworm (dirofilaria immitis) infection in two florida communities with a high or low prevalence of dogs with heartworm infection.objective to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding heartworms (dirofilaria immitis) and mosquito vectors among residents (dog owners and non-dog owners) in 2 neighborhoods in florida and to perform entomological surveys of mosquito species in these neighborhoods and identify mosquito species infected with heartworm. design cross-sectional study. sample 2,572 mosquitoes and 96 residents of 2 northern florida communities. procedures a 32-item questionnaire was orally administered to ...201930668298
effect of meteorological factors on the seasonal prevalence of dengue vectors in upland hilly and lowland terai regions of nepal.the expansion of dengue vectors from lowland plains to the upland hilly regions of nepal suggests the likelihood of increased risk of dengue. our objective was to assess the effects of meteorological variables on vector indices and populations of dengue vectors in two different ecological regions of nepal. an entomological survey was conducted in kathmandu and lalitpur (upland) and chitwan (lowland) of nepal in three different seasons from july 2015 to may 2016. the effect of meteorological vari ...201930658693
aedes aegypti larvae treated with spinosad produce adults with damaged midgut and reduced fecundity.the mosquito aedes aegypti is the main vector of dengue, chikungunya, zika, and yellow fever viruses, which are responsible for high human morbidity and mortality. the fight against these pathogens is mainly based on the control of the insect vector with the use of insecticides. among insecticides, spinosad bioinsecticide is efficient against a. aegypti larvae and may be an alternative for vector control. here, we investigate the sublethal effects of spinosad during midgut metamorphosis of a. ae ...201930654260
a role for the insulin receptor in the suppression of dengue virus and zika virus in wolbachia-infected mosquito cells.wolbachia-infected mosquitoes are refractory to super-infection with arthropod-borne pathogens, but the role of host cell signaling proteins in pathogen-blocking mechanisms remains to be elucidated. here, we use an antibody microarray approach to provide a comprehensive picture of the signaling response of aedes aegypti-derived cells to wolbachia. this approach identifies the host cell insulin receptor as being downregulated by the bacterium. furthermore, sirna-mediated knockdown and treatment w ...201930650347
extremely long viability of aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae) eggs stored under normal room condition.the viability of aedes aegypti (linnaeus) eggs was determined by storing the eggs for long period of up to 1,889 d. the viability of eggs declined over time from 88.54 to 4.89% for the storage period of 1-1,883 d (5.15 yr). the percentage of collapsed eggs was inversely proportional to the hatching rate of eggs. in the first day of storage, the eggs remained healthy and intact, and except a few, the eggs were deformed and boat shaped with cleft due to inward shrinkage during long storage of 1,88 ...201930649399
cross-generational effects of heat stress on fitness and wolbachia density in aedes aegypti mosquitoes.aedes aegypti mosquitoes infected with wolbachia symbionts are now being released into the field to control the spread of pathogenic human arboviruses. wolbachia can spread throughout vector populations by inducing cytoplasmic incompatibility and can reduce disease transmission by interfering with virus replication. the success of this strategy depends on the effects of wolbachia on mosquito fitness and the stability of wolbachia infections across generations. wolbachia infections are vulnerable ...201930642130
application of convolutional neural networks for classification of adult mosquitoes in the field.dengue, chikungunya and zika are arboviruses transmitted by mosquitos of the genus aedes and have caused several outbreaks in world over the past ten years. morphological identification of mosquitos is currently restricted due to the small number of adequately trained professionals. we implemented a computational model based on a convolutional neural network (cnn) to extract features from mosquito images to identify adult mosquitoes from the species aedes aegypti, aedes albopictus and culex quin ...201930640961
genome-wide transcriptome profiling reveals genes associated with meiotic drive system of aedes aegypti.aedes aegypti is an important mosquito vector of several arboviruses, including dengue, yellow fever, zika, and chikungunya, which cause significant human morbidity and mortality globally. in certain populations of this mosquito, a native meiotic drive system causes abnormal spermatogenesis that results in highly male-biased progenies from some matings. although the basic genetics and cytogenetics of the drive mechanism were elucidated, very little is known on a transcriptome level about how the ...201930634571
aspergillus flavus (link) toxins reduces the fitness of dengue vector aedes aegypti (linn.) and their non-target toxicity against aquatic predator.mosquito that accountable for dispersal of dengue fever is aedes aegypti linn. and considered to be a chief vector for dengue especially in south asian countries. aspergillus flavus is considered to be wild growing green yellow colonies and synthesis highly regulating aflatoxins (b1, b2, g1 and g2) as a secondary metabolite. mycotoxins of a. flavus showed its efficacy against iii and iv instars of ae. aegypti with more than 90% mortality at the prominent dosage of 2 × 108 conidia/ml. the proxima ...201930633984
impact of sugar composition on meal distribution, longevity, and insecticide toxicity in aedes aegypti.toxic sugar baits (tsbs) are an inexpensive and field-applicable approach to deliver a variety of insecticides to sugar-seeking mosquitoes. we reasoned that carbohydrate chemistry could alter the performance and efficacy of tsbs. in this study, the uptake, distribution, and survival of female aedes aegypti provided with twelve different aqueous sugar meals was recorded. sucrose, a standard control sugar used in mosquito rearing, is always diverted to the ventral diverticulum upon ingestion; but ...201930633897
honeysuckle essential oil as a potential source of ecofriendly larvicides for mosquito control.some plant essential oils have insecticidal properties against mosquitoes and can be harnessed as ecofriendly tools for mosquito control. we conducted bioassays to determine the toxicity of italian honeysuckle (lonicera caprifolium) essential oil and its fractions against larvae of the yellow fever mosquito, aedes aegypti.201930632272
sex and age modulate antennal chemosensory-related genes linked to the onset of host seeking in the yellow-fever mosquito, aedes aegypti.the mosquito aedes aegypti is the primary vector for the fastest growing infectious disease in the world, dengue fever. disease transmission heavily relies on the ability of female mosquitoes to locate their human hosts. additionally, males may be found in close proximity to humans, where they can find mates. host seeking behaviour of both sexes is dependent on adult sexual maturation. identifying the molecular basis for the onset of host seeking may help to determine targets for future vector c ...201930631085
crossing the mucosal barrier: a commensal bacterium gives dengue virus a leg-up in the mosquito midgut.commensal bacteria that colonize the midgut of aedes aegypti mosquitoes can influence the transmission of arthropod-borne viruses. in this issue of cell host & microbe, wu et al. (2019) show that serratia marcescens bacteria secrete enhancin proteins that cleave membrane-bound mucins, thereby facilitating dengue virus infection of midgut epithelial cells.201930629911
economic burden of dengue in indonesia.dengue is associated with significant economic expenditure and it is estimated that the asia pacific region accounts for >50% of the global cost. indonesia has one of the world's highest dengue burdens; aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus are the primary and secondary vectors. in the absence of local data on disease cost, this study estimated the annual economic burden during 2015 of both hospitalized and ambulatory dengue cases in indonesia.201930629593
ocular findings in yellow fever infection.yellow fever virus (yfv) is a reemerging, potentially lethal arboviral disease that has been occurring recently in africa and south america. poor levels of immunization have facilitated the viral spread in southeastern brazil, leading to an unprecedented outbreak that started in late 2016. although human cases have been linked to sylvatic mosquitoes, the concern is that yfv may spread to urban centers infested with aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus mosquitoes and start a true urban cycle.201930629101
glycosaminoglycan compositional analysis of relevant tissues in zika virus pathogenesis and in vitro evaluation of heparin as an antiviral against zika virus infection.zika virus (zikv) is an enveloped rna virus from the flavivirus family that can cause fetal neural abnormalities in pregnant women. previously, we established that zikv-ep (envelope protein) binds to human placental chondroitin sulfate (cs), suggesting that cs may be a potential host cell surface receptor in zikv pathogenesis. in this study, we further characterized the gag disaccharide composition of other biological tissues (i.e., mosquitoes, fetal brain cells, and eye tissues) in zikv pathoge ...201930698412
presence of the point mutations val1016gly in the voltage-gated sodium channel detected in a single mosquito from panama.in panama, arboviroses such as dengue fever, and more recently chikungunya fever and zika disease, are transmitted by aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus. their control is based on the elimination of breeding sites and fogging with pyrethroid insecticides. however, one of the significant issues derived from the prolonged use of pyrethroid insecticide is the development of resistance mechanisms, such as knockdown resistance or kdr. the objective of this study was to evaluate the presence of kdr mu ...201930691518
identification of potential inhibitors from pyriproxyfen with insecticidal activity by virtual screening.aedes aegypti is the main vector of dengue fever transmission, yellow fever, zika, and chikungunya in tropical and subtropical regions and it is considered to cause health risks to millions of people in the world. in this study, we search to obtain new molecules with insecticidal potential against ae. aegypti via virtual screening. pyriproxyfen was chosen as a template compound to search molecules in the database zinc_natural_stock (znst) with structural similarity using rocs (rapid overlay of c ...201930691028
factors affecting short-range host-seeking for the yellow fever mosquito (diptera: culicidae).understanding short-range cues (e.g., host odorants, heat, moisture) of host-seeking female aedes aegypti l. is very important for attempts to reduce mosquito bites, to complement current control strategies, and to develop potential spatial repellents. we investigated behavior under semi-field conditions utilizing a new portable uni-port taxis box with a caged chicken host. the combined influences of airflow regimes (0, 1.5, 3, 5, and 6 m/s), distance from host odor (10, 50, 100 cm), host-odor c ...201930689913
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