Entomological Surveillance on Resistance of Aedes to Aqua K-Otherine at Taman Sri Rugading, Tuaran, Sabah, Malaysia

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  • Marcus Netto Master of Public Health (MPH)

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https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v12i.1384

Abstract

Background: Dengue fever and its fatal complications have made a comeback since its control in the 1990’s. The Flavivirus has evolved into 4 serotypes DEN 1,2,3,4 which can be passed on by the mosquitoes for 7 generations for each serotype. This communicable disease is predominantly confined to urban areas. Quick control of the spread of the disease will prevent it from becoming an epidemic. The two species mosquitoes involved have different behaviours. The Aedes aegypti is an indoor vector which breeds in clean, clear and calm freshwater. The Aedes albopictus is an outdoor breeding mosquito which breeds in stagnant waters. Surveillance of the areas prone to outbreaks is vital. One of the roles of the entomologist is to monitor the vector for resistance to the insecticides. Localities that have been subjected to recurrent outbreaks will have vector which develop resistance to the insecticides used.

Keywords: entomological surveillance, Aedes mosquito, Aqua K-Otherine, ovitraps

Author Biography

Marcus Netto, Master of Public Health (MPH)

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah/ Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-kanak Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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Published

2018-09-24

How to Cite

Netto, M. (2018). Entomological Surveillance on Resistance of Aedes to Aqua K-Otherine at Taman Sri Rugading, Tuaran, Sabah, Malaysia. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences (BJMS), 12, 39. https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v12i.1384
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