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Dynamics of Dengue epidemics using optimal control [PDF]

, 2010
We present an application of optimal control theory to Dengue epidemics. This epidemiologic disease is an important theme in tropical countries due to the growing number of infected individuals.
Betts, Butler, Caetano, Delfim F.M. Torres, Duque, El-Gohary, Fourer, Helena Sofia Rodrigues, Joshi, Lewis, M. Teresa T. Monteiro, Nerlove, Pesch, Rodrigues, Wächter   +14 more
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Aedes cadherin receptor that mediates Bacillus thuringiensis Cry11A toxicity is essential for mosquito development. [PDF]

, 2020
Aedes cadherin (AaeCad, AAEL024535) has been characterized as a receptor for Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis (Bti) Cry11A toxins. However, its role in development is still unknown.
Aimanova, Karly G, Chen, Jianwu, Gill, Sarjeet S   +2 more
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Inhibition of Zika virus by Wolbachia in Aedes aegypti

Microbial Cell, 2016
Through association with cases of microcephaly in 2015, Zika virus (ZIKV) has transitioned from a relatively unknown mosquito-transmitted pathogen to a global health emergency, emphasizing the need to improve existing mosquito control programs to prevent
Eric Pearce Caragata, Heverton Leandro Carneiro Dutra, Luciano Andrade Moreira   +2 more
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Rapid and Non-Invasive Detection of Aedes aegypti Co-Infected with Zika and Dengue Viruses Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy

Viruses, 2022
The transmission of dengue (DENV) and Zika (ZIKV) has been continuously increasing worldwide. An efficient arbovirus surveillance system is critical to designing early-warning systems to increase preparedness of future outbreaks in endemic countries. The
Gabriela A. Garcia, Anton R. Lord, Lilha M. B. Santos, Tharanga N. Kariyawasam, Mariana R. David, Dinair Couto-Lima, Aline Tátila-Ferreira, Márcio G. Pavan, Maggy T. Sikulu-Lord, Rafael Maciel-de-Freitas   +9 more
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Climate Variability and Ross River Virus Transmission in Townsville Region, Australia 1985 to 1996 [PDF]

, 2004
Background How climate variability affects the transmission of infectious diseases at a regional level remains unclear. In this paper, we assessed the impact of climate variation on the Ross River virus (RRv) transmission in the Townsville region ...
A. J. McMichael, Aaskov JG, Allard R, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Bowie C, Catalano R, Chatfield C, Checkley W, Curran M, Curriero FC, Doherty RL, Helfenstein U, Helfenstein U, Helfenstein U, Hennessy KJ, Kay BH, Liehne PF, Lindsay M, Lindsay MD, Lindsay MD, Mackenzie JS, McManus TJ, McMichael AJ, Nimmol JR, Russell RC, Shilu Tong, Shope RE, Tabachnick BG, Tong SL, Weinstein P, Wenbiao Hu, Whetton P   +31 more
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Mosquitoes and Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Vietnam

Insects, 2022
Mosquito-borne diseases pose a significant threat to humans in almost every part of the world. Key factors such as global warming, climatic conditions, rapid urbanisation, frequent human relocation, and widespread deforestation significantly increase the number of mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases in Vietnam, and elsewhere around the world.
Huynh, Ly, Tran, Long, Nguyen, Hong, Ho, Van, Parola, Philippe, Nguyen, Xuan   +5 more
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Oviplate: A Convenient and Space-Saving Method to Perform Individual Oviposition Assays in Aedes aegypti

Insects, 2018
Aedes aegypti is the principal vector of the urban arboviruses and the blood ingestion is important to produce the eggs in this species. To analyze the egg production in Ae.
Rafaella Sayuri Ioshino, Danilo Oliveira Carvalho, Isabel Cristina Santos Marques, Ediane Saraiva Fernandes, Margareth Lara Capurro, André Luis Costa-da-Silva   +5 more
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AG129 Mice as a Comprehensive Model for the Experimental Assessment of Mosquito Vector Competence for Arboviruses

Pathogens, 2022
Arboviruses (an acronym for “arthropod-borne virus”), such as dengue, yellow fever, Zika, and Chikungunya, are important human pathogens transmitted by mosquitoes. These viruses impose a growing burden on public health.
Lívia V. R. Baldon, Silvana F. de Mendonça, Flávia V. Ferreira, Fernanda O. Rezende, Siad C. G. Amadou, Thiago H. J. F. Leite, Marcele N. Rocha, João T. Marques, Luciano A. Moreira, Alvaro G. A. Ferreira   +9 more
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Limited risk of Zika virus transmission by five Aedes albopictus populations from Spain

Parasites & Vectors, 2019
Background Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito, is an exotic invasive species in Europe. It has substantial public health relevance due to its potential role in transmitting several human pathogens.
Mikel A. González, Márcio G. Pavan, Rosilainy S. Fernandes, Núria Busquets, Mariana R. David, Ricardo Lourenço-Oliveira, Ana L. García-Pérez, Rafael Maciel-de-Freitas   +7 more
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A Community-Based Participatory Action Research for Roma Health Justice in a Deprived District in Spain [PDF]

, 2019
Addressing health disparities and promoting health equity for Roma has been a challenge. The Roma are the largest disadvantaged ethnic minority population in Europe and have been the victims of deep social and economic injustices, institutional ...
Balcázar, Fabricio, García Ramírez, Manuel, Miranda Rojas, Daniela, Suárez Balcázar,Yolanda   +3 more
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