Survey of dengue vectors in Barangay 674 "Estero de Tanque", Paco, Manila

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Emilio Aguinaldo College Research Bulletin

Volume

4

Issue

1

First Page

11

Last Page

22

Publication Date

6-2005

Abstract

Larval survey of dengue vectors conducted in Barangay 674, "Estero de Tanque", Paco, Manila showed that Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus were present in the area. Aedes mosquitoes bred in fresh water plant vases, drums, empty washing machine, plastic container, and used automobile tire. A. aegypti bred in both indoor and outdoor containers while A. albopictus were found in outdoor containers only. A. aegypti predominantly bred in "Estero de Tanque".

The House Index, Container Index and Breteau Index were as follows: HI = 9%, CI=2.94, BI=9. Findings showed that the area is sensitive for transmission of dengue and a possibility of an outbreak could occur in "Estero de Tanque" if no mosquito surveillance and control would be implemented in the area.

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Disciplines

Biology

Keywords

Aedes aegypti—Philippines—Manila; Aedes albopictus—Philippines—Manila; Dengue viruses—Philippines—Manila; Mosquitoes as carriers of disease

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