Background Despite doubts about methods used and the association between vector
density and dengue transmission, routine sampling of mosquito vector populations is …

Dengue is currently the highest and rapidly spreading vector-borne viral disease, which can
lead to mortality in its severe form. The globally endemic dengue poses as a public health …

Dengue and chikungunya are increasing global public health concerns due to their rapid
geographical spread and increasing disease burden. Knowledge of the contemporary …

Background Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus are the primary vectors that transmit several
arboviral diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. The world is presently …

Defining Challenges and Proposing Solutions for Control of the Virus Vector Aedes aegypti |
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To reproduce and to transmit disease, female mosquitoes must obtain blood meals and
locate appropriate sites for egg laying (oviposition). While distinct sensory cues drive each …

Background Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, is now the fastest spreading
tropical disease globally. Previous studies indicate that climate and human behavior interact …

Empiric quantification of human mobility patterns is paramount for better urban planning,
understanding social network structure and responding to infectious disease threats …

We determine the spatial pattern of Aedes aegypti and the containers in which they develop
in two neighborhoods of the Amazonian city of Iquitos, Peru. Four variables were examined …

Background Rainfall patterns are one of the main drivers of dengue transmission as
mosquitoes require standing water to reproduce. However, excess rainfall can be disruptive …