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Zika virus surveillance post‐epidemic in blood donors from São Paulo, Brazil 2016–2020

Transfusion Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Zika virus (ZIKV) is primarily transmitted through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, though transmission via blood transfusion has also been documented. During the 2015 ZIKV epidemic in Brazil, severe complications were observed in pregnant women, leading to fetal microcephaly. This study evaluated the persistence of ZIKV in
Suzete Cleusa Ferreira, José Eduardo Levi, Anna Shoko Nishiya, Cesar de Almeida‐Neto, Jerenice Esdras Ferreira, Juliana Derriga, Nanci A. Salles, Silvia Petrossi Gallo Polato, Katia C. Dantas, Edmir Boturão‐Neto, Martha Mathias Rocha, Vanderson Rocha, Alfredo Mendrone‐Jr   +12 more
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A blood safety perspective on emerging arboviral infections in the United Kingdom

Transfusion Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract A core focus of the blood services is to maintain the blood supply whilst simultaneously being vigilant for potential threats to blood safety. At present, West Nile virus (WNV), Usutu virus (USUV), Dengue virus (DENV) and Tick‐borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) are considered primary arboviral threats to blood safety in the UK and Northern Europe.
Piya Rajendra, Shannah Secret, Su Brailsford, Tanya Golubchik, Peter Simmonds, Heli Harvala   +5 more
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Mosquito vector surveillance, processing and storage v2

, 2022
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to outline processes for the surveillance, processing and storage of mosquito samples in the field. A detailed vector surveillance plan is required to guide mosquito surveillance activities. The purpose and priority for vector surveillance should be outlined; as an example, routine surveillance
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Mosquito, bird and human surveillance of West Nile and Usutu viruses in Emilia-Romagna Region (Italy) in 2010. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2012
In 2008, after the first West Nile virus (WNV) detection in the Emilia-Romagna region, a surveillance system, including mosquito- and bird-based surveillance, was established to evaluate the virus presence. Surveillance was improved in following years by
Mattia Calzolari, Paolo Gaibani, Romeo Bellini, Francesco Defilippo, Anna Pierro, Alessandro Albieri, Giulia Maioli, Andrea Luppi, Giada Rossini, Agnese Balzani, Marco Tamba, Giorgio Galletti, Antonio Gelati, Marco Carrieri, Giovanni Poglayen, Francesca Cavrini, Silvano Natalini, Michele Dottori, Vittorio Sambri, Paola Angelini, Paolo Bonilauri   +20 more
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Artemisinin‐Based Combination Therapies in East Africa: A Systematic Review of Quality, Clinical Efficacy, and Regulatory Progress Towards Sustainable Malaria Control

Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Malaria is a major public health issue in East Africa, leading to widespread illness and fatalities, especially among vulnerable populations such as children under 5 years of age and pregnant women. Artemisinin‐based combination therapies (ACTs) are the primary treatment modality; however, their efficacy is undermined by the ...
Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Addisu Afrassa Tegegne, Tapfumanei Mashe, Million Girma, Gemmechu Hasen, Sileshi Belew   +5 more
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Surveillance of Aedes aegypti: comparison of house index with four alternative traps. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015
INTRODUCTION:The mosquito Aedes aegypti, vector of dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever viruses, is an important target of vector control programs in tropical countries.
Claudia T Codeço, Arthur W S Lima, Simone C Araújo, José Bento P Lima, Rafael Maciel-de-Freitas, Nildimar A Honório, Allan K R Galardo, Ima A Braga, Giovanini E Coelho, Denise Valle   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Integrated Mosquito Surveillance Module in New York State [PDF]

Online J Public Health Inform, 2017
ObjectiveTo develop a mosquito surveillance module to collect mosquitoinformation testing for West Nile, East Equine Encephalitis (EEE)and Zika viruses using national standards. To provide a common setof data for local health departments (LHDs) and state users to reportand share information.
Chang H, Griffin J, DiDonato C, Backenson B.   +3 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Predicting Distribution of Aedes Aegypti and Culex Pipiens Complex, Potential Vectors of Rift Valley Fever Virus in Relation to Disease Epidemics in East Africa. [PDF]

, 2013
The East African region has experienced several Rift Valley fever (RVF) outbreaks since the 1930s. The objective of this study was to identify distributions of potential disease vectors in relation to disease epidemics.
Abdo-Salem S, Amraoui F, Anyamba A, Anyangu AS, Aradaib IE, Clements AC, Crabtree MB, Dar O, Daubney R, Diallo M, EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare, Gerdes GH, Jost CC, Jupp PG, Kebede S, Kija B, Kitau J, Le GG, Linthicum KJ, Linthicum KJ, Lobo JM, Logan TM, Logan TM, Meegan JM, Mohamed M, Montesinos-Lopez OA, Moutailler S, Nguku PM, Ogoma SB, Ortega-Huerta M, Pearson RG, Pearson RG, Peterson AT, Phillips SJ, Rweyemamu M, Sang R, Swets JA, Tabachnick WJ, Turell MJ, Warren DL, Wisz MS   +40 more
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(Un)safe Spaces: Navigating Risk and Protection in Pakistani Women's Hostels

Antipode, Volume 58, Issue 2, March 2026.
Abstract This paper contributes to feminist urban geographies by drawing attention to gendered danger in the supposedly “safe” space of a women's hostel in urban Pakistan. While hostels are supposed to protect women against male sexual violence, residents suffer physical, financial, emotional, and reputational forms of danger.
Yasmeen Arif
wiley   +1 more source

EVALUATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTALLATION MOSQUITO SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM, UNITED STATES 2012-2015 [PDF]

Master of Public HealthPublic Health Interdepartmental ProgramThu Annelise NguyenWest Nile virus (WNV) is the primary arbovirus acquired within the United States and is transmitted by the bite of a mosquito.
Dawes, Terra L.
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