1Y2-1 Chapter 1 Introduction Dengue also known as break bone fever is a mosquito to borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. It is an infectious disease caused viruses which are transmitted to humans by biting of a specific mosquito called Aedes Aegypti. Subsequent infection with a different type increases the risk of severe complications. As of now the Dengue does not have any vaccine but it can prevent by reducing the habitat and the number of mosquitoes and limiting exposure to bites. (Anonymous
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Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD)‚ the site is technically a “vector surveillance” tool containing data on population density and other information on Aedes aegypti mosquito which is the vector for dengue‚ or the organism that transmits the dengue virus to humans. The population of the vector‚ or the Aedes mosquito‚ is reflected in the Ovicidal-Larvicidal (OL) Trap Index Monitoring Map that shows the weekly surveillance results of communities installed with the OL Trap. The DOST-developed
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ITDI Study The developed ovi/larvicidal trap system is effective in attracting Aedes mosquitoes and at the same time lethal to hatched larvae It is safe‚ cheap and make use of natural active agent The process is simple and can control the population of Aedes mosquitoes Laboratory Study The Ovi-Trap System (OTS) with test solution was able to attract about 70% of Aedes Mosquito population as compared to 30% using OTS with plain water Oviposition response
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others. Many don’t even bite humans. The vast majority of mosquito repellent tests published in the scientific literature use Aedes aegypti (the dengue/yellow fever mosquito). This is pretty much the lab rat of the mosquito world. It is a great species to work with as it is a day-biting species and has a relatively consistent biting rate. Testing a repellent against Aedes aegypti is pretty much the way to go. In malaria prone regions‚ testing against the malaria-vector and avid nuisance-biting species
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recognized in the 1950s during dengue epidemics in the Philippines and Thailand. Today‚ severe dengue affects most Asian and Latin American countries and has become a leading cause of hospitalization and death among children in these regions. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the primary vector of dengue. The virus is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female mosquitoes. After virus incubation for 4–10 days‚ an infected mosquito is capable of transmitting the virus for the rest of its
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Larvicidal effect of Sampaguita (Jasminum sambac) leaf extract on Mosquito (Aedes aegypti) larvae The Researchers: Clifford Cruz Joseph Guillermo Raymart Leyson Daniel Manzanilla Samantha Bismonte Glory Tolentino INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Endemic in more than 100 countries cases of dengue fever doubled in Metro Manila INTRODUCTION Statement of the Problem • Is there a significant difference in the population of the larvae of mosquitoes between the different treatments? • Is there
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Dengue fever Dengue fever is a virus-based disease spread by mosquitoes. Dengue fever is caused by one of four different but related viruses. It is spread by the bite of mosquitoes‚ most commonly the mosquito Aedesaegypti‚ which is found in tropic and subtropic regions. This includes parts of: * Indonesian archipelago into northeastern Australia * South and Central America * Southeast Asia * Sub-Saharan Africa Dengue fever is being seen more in world travelers. Dengue fever
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Chapter 1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Introduction Nowadays‚ sicknesses transported by mosquitoes are very dangerous on this planet. Even when most of these diseases threaten populations in other countries where there’s a much larger density of mosquito population‚ you still have to end up being watchful. There are still mosquitoes in your neighbourhood and they could very well be holding fatal diseases. Insect bites can be bothersome. They can be very itchy which leads to constant scratching
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I. Title The Feasibility of Chili and Kamias as Mosquito Killer II. Rationale The title has been selected for the study because mosquito bites are common here in the Philippines and it’s the cause of dengue. A total of 54‚659 dengue cases were reported nationwide from January 1 to August 14‚ 2010‚ much higher than the recorded 31‚248 cases in the same period in 2009 and there’s not much difference in dengue cases from 2010 and as of now. The main purpose for this is to test the effectiveness
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How is dengue fever contracted? The virus is contracted from the bite of a striped Aedes aegypti mosquito that has previously bitten an infected person. The mosquito flourishes during rainy seasons but can breed in water-filled flower pots‚ plastic bags‚ and cans year-round. One mosquito bite can cause the disease. www.seedforsafety.org‚ 044-22681251 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION FOR DEVELOPMENT Aedes aegypti mosquito The virus is not contagious and cannot be spread directly from person
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