Study on Culex Mosquitoes of Bhelukhel, Bode and Tathali of Bhaktapur District, Nepal

Shrestha, Monica; Gautam, Ishan; Gupta, Ranjana

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“…gelidus which found to be suspected JE vector in Nepal was recorded with 0.95%, 0.95% and 7.3% from Tathali, Bode and Bhelukhel respectively. All three sites represent large proportion of rice cultivation and few numbers of piggeries (Shrestha et al 2014). This species breed in habitat like cow dung pit, ground pools containing much weeds, marshy tracts etc (Gubler et al 1989).…”

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Epidemio-entomological Study of Japanesse Encephalitis in Bhaktapur District, Nepal

Shrestha

Gupta

Gautam

2015

J. Inst. Sci. Tech.

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A descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire survey on Japanese encephalitis was conducted in Bhaktapur district. Mosquitoes were collected for six months by means of dark activated rechargeable CDC light trap. Out of 884 mosquitoe individuals collected, 73.41 percent were Culex species. The highest numbers of mosquitoes were collected in July and August. There was no significant variation in Culex vectors abundance during six months in three study sites Tathali, Bode and Bhelukhel. Significant correlation was found between level of knowledge and attitude towards JE prevention. Fair level of practice towards JE prevention but having no good attitude shows that though people are supportive towards JE control. Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 2015, 20(1): 112-118

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“…Bhaktapur district covers 96.57 square kilometer (80.1%) of agricultural land and paddy is a major crop that provides favorable place for the JE vector (Shrestha et al 2014). Amplifying hosts like pig and cattle egret were also common in the district but people's perception about JE is scanty.…”

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Epidemio-entomological Study of Japanesse Encephalitis in Bhaktapur District, Nepal

Shrestha

Gupta

Gautam

2015

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Culex vishnui (Diptera: Culicidae): An Overlooked Vector of Arboviruses in South-East Asia

Maquart

Chann

Boyer

2022

Journal of Medical Entomology

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Culex vishnui Theobald, 1901, a main vector of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), is widely distributed in the Oriental region where it often accounts for a great part of the culicid fauna. This species also has been found naturally infected with at least 13 other arboviruses of medical and veterinary importance. Females blood feed predominantly upon pigs and birds, but may readily bite cattle and humans. Because of its abundance, medical importance, and presence throughout ecological gradients among urban, peri-urban, and rural areas, Cx. vishnui potentially may serve as a bridge vector transmitting viruses from natural and wild hosts to humans. Being zoo- and anthropophagic, omnipresent in the Oriental region, and presenting strong resistance to many insecticide families, this overlooked mosquito species may pose a serious health risk in one of the most densely populated regions of the world.

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Monthly prevalence and diversity of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Fars Province, Southern Iran

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Soltani²,

Ebrahimi³

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Asian Pac J Trop Dis

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Sciences (Project No.: 916246). The journal implements double-blind peer review practiced by specially invited international editorial board members. Objective: To get new data about the ecology of mosquitoes, which would be valuable to develop programs for future provision of mosquito controls in the study area. Methods: During April to September 2012, larvae of mosquitoes were collected from six counties in south of Fars Province using dipping method. Characteristics of larval breeding places were considered based on water conditions. Species diversity was examined in terms of alpha and beta measures, with the intent of comparing mosquito diversity according to the typology of regions. Results: During this investigation, totally, 5 057 larvae of mosquitoes belonging to 5 genera and 17 different mosquito species were recognized, namely, Anopheles dthali, Anopheles fluviatilis, Anopheles stephensi, Anopheles superpictus, Culex quinquefasciatus (Cx. quinquefasciatus), Culex mimeticus, Culex perexiguus, Culex pipiens (Cx. pipiens), Culex tritaeniorhynchus, Culex theileri (Cx. theileri), Culex tritaeniorhynchus, Culex sinaiticus, Culex torrentium, Culex modestus, Ochlerotatus caspius, Culiseta longiareolata and Aedes vexans (Ae. vexans). This is the first record of Ae. vexans, Culex perexiguus and Culex modestus in the Province. Cx. pipiens (27.3%), Cx. theileri (15.9%) and Cx. quinquefasciatus (9.4%) were the most abundant species found respectively. Cx. pipiens reached the highest density in August and July, while Cx. theileri, Cx. quinquefasciatus and Ae. vexans were found in high numbers in June. Diversity analysis indicated the highest species diversity in the Mohr County (Margalef index of 1.41 and Shannon index of 1.7) and the lowest species diversity in the Lamerd County (Margalef index of 0.33 and Shannon index of 0.38). Conclusions: Regarding to this research, there are some potential vectors of medical and veterinary importance in Fars Province. Results of the present study may serve as a basis for risk assessment of emerging mosquito-borne diseases.

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Study on Culex Mosquitoes of Bhelukhel, Bode and Tathali of Bhaktapur District, Nepal

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Epidemio-entomological Study of Japanesse Encephalitis in Bhaktapur District, Nepal

Epidemio-entomological Study of Japanesse Encephalitis in Bhaktapur District, Nepal

Culex vishnui (Diptera: Culicidae): An Overlooked Vector of Arboviruses in South-East Asia

Monthly prevalence and diversity of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Fars Province, Southern Iran

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