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Evaluation of InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM Rapid Test in Acute Fever Cases from Southwest and East India. 在印度西南部和东部的急性发热病例中评估 InBios 恙虫病检测 IgM 快速检测仪。
IF 0.8 4区 医学
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases Pub Date : 2024-05-20 DOI: 10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_73_22
Punekar Madhura, Anup Jayaram, Prasad Varamballi, Dsa Oliver, Sasidharanpillai Sabeena
{"title":"Evaluation of InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM Rapid Test in Acute Fever Cases from Southwest and East India.","authors":"Punekar Madhura, Anup Jayaram, Prasad Varamballi, Dsa Oliver, Sasidharanpillai Sabeena","doi":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_73_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_73_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Scrub typhus is clinically undifferentiated from other aetiologies for acute febrile illness such as enteric fever, dengue, malaria, and leptospirosis. Rapid ELISA tests are being used as an alternative to immunofluorescence assay in tropical countries.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this study, we compared and evaluated commercially available InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM Rapid Test (USA) for diagnosing human scrub typhus infection using archived and prospectively collected samples against the reference standard, InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM ELISA (USA).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The data analysis of archived samples on rapid test revealed a moderate sensitivity of 53.92% and a specificity of 100%. Meanwhile, prospective serum samples demonstrated higher sensitivity and specificity of 96.4% and 94.6%, respectively.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>The InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM rapid test can be a good point-of-care assay during surveillance, outbreak investigations, and case identification.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141261079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Influence of climatic factors on the life stages of Aedes mosquitoes and vectorial transmission: A review. 气候因素对伊蚊生命阶段和病媒传播的影响:综述。
IF 0.5 4区 医学
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases Pub Date : 2024-05-13 DOI: 10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_42_24
Pooja Prasad, Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, Kaushal Kumar Mahto, Gaurav Kumar, Alka Rani, Iyyappan Velan, Deepak Kumar Arya, Himmat Singh
{"title":"Influence of climatic factors on the life stages of Aedes mosquitoes and vectorial transmission: A review.","authors":"Pooja Prasad, Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, Kaushal Kumar Mahto, Gaurav Kumar, Alka Rani, Iyyappan Velan, Deepak Kumar Arya, Himmat Singh","doi":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_42_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_42_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are two sympatric mosquito species that compete with each other for resources when their breeding habitats overlap. This study examines what happens when sympatric Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes' mate with each other and other species by looking at insemination rates, fecundity, and hatchability rate.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We performed controlled mating experiments in laboratory setting, assessing both conspecific and interspecific crosses. We measured insemination rates, egg numbers, and hatching success to examine the reproductive interference dynamics between these two distinct mosquito species.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the context of conspecific mating, it was observed that both female Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus exhibited high insemination rates, with percentages of 98% and 94%, respectively. However, interspecific mating exhibited interesting asymmetries: Ae. albopictus males achieved a notable insemination success rate of 28% when mating with Ae. aegypti females, while Ae. aegypti males achieved only 8% insemination success with Ae. albopictus females. Additionally, females that mated with interspecific males had reduced production of viable eggs compared to conspecific mating. Most notably, interspecific mating resulted in the production of infertile eggs, while conspecific mating led to successful hatching.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>The study reveals that, Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus can asymmetrically interfere with each other's reproduction, causing a 'satyr' effect. This understanding of interspecific competition and reproductive interference in these mosquito species could impact their coexistence in shared breeding habitats.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140958438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Computational design, docking, and molecular dynamics simulation study of RNA helicase inhibitors of dengue virus. 登革热病毒 RNA 螺旋酶抑制剂的计算设计、对接和分子动力学模拟研究。
IF 0.8 4区 医学
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases Pub Date : 2024-05-06 DOI: 10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_188_23
Raghunath Satpathy, Sonali Acharya, Rashmiranjan Behera
{"title":"Computational design, docking, and molecular dynamics simulation study of RNA helicase inhibitors of dengue virus.","authors":"Raghunath Satpathy, Sonali Acharya, Rashmiranjan Behera","doi":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_188_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_188_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>RNA viruses are complex pathogens in terms of their genetic makeup, mutation frequency, and transmission modes. They contain the RNA helicase enzyme, which plays a crucial role in the viral genome replication process. This work aims to develop and screen a potential molecule that could function as a dengue virus (DENV) RNA helicase inhibitor.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The present study was performed by taking 26 potential derivatives of gedunin phytochemicals from the PubChem database as ligands. The binding study of the compounds were analyzed by in silico docking method considering DENV RNA helicase enzyme as the receptor.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After a thorough analysis of the docking scores, toxicity, and physicochemical properties, compound tetrahydrogedunin was obtained as the best. Based on tetrahydrogedunin molecular structure, 100 drug-like molecules were designed using the Data Warrior tool. After the screening process for drug-likeness and ADMET properties, the derivative number 42 was considered as the promising. Further comparative docking of derivative 42 and a standard inhibitor molecule ST-610 with DENV RNA helicase enzyme showed binding affinity as -10.0 kcal/mol and -9.6 kcal/mol, respectively. The favorable interaction between DENV RNA helicase and derivative 42 was further validated by 50 nanoseconds molecular dynamics simulation and MM-GBSA analysis.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>Since the antiviral activity of derivative 42 has not been reported till date, the compound was predicted as a novel therapeutic molecule that can act against the dengue virus (DENV) RNA helicase enzyme.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140849091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Assessment of radiation-induced sterility, longevity, and reproductive characteristics of the Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) strain of Swat: A step towards the implementation of SIT in Pakistan. 评估斯瓦特埃及伊蚊(双翅目:库里科)菌株的辐射诱导不育症、寿命和生殖特征:向在巴基斯坦实施 SIT 迈出的一步。
IF 0.5 4区 医学
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases Pub Date : 2024-05-06 DOI: 10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_131_23
Inamullah Khan, Gul Zamin Khan, Jehangir Khan, Muhammad Amin
{"title":"Assessment of radiation-induced sterility, longevity, and reproductive characteristics of the Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) strain of Swat: A step towards the implementation of SIT in Pakistan.","authors":"Inamullah Khan, Gul Zamin Khan, Jehangir Khan, Muhammad Amin","doi":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_131_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_131_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Biological approaches for vector mosquito control such as sterile insect technique (SIT) requires sterilization of male mosquitoes through specific radiation doses for sterility induction in males. Under the SIT program, the males used must be compatible with the wild males in vigor, flight and selection of mate. Much of this potential is determined by the diet provided in the larval stages and optimizing the irradiation doses that cause complete sterility but have very minimal effect on the lives of irradiated males. The current study is designed to evaluate gamma radiation doses for inducing sterility in male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes with a genomic background from Pakistan (Swat district) and to assess the effects of radiation exposure on the competency of irradiated males and other life traits of irradiated mosquitoes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sterilization of 17-hour-old male pupae (groups of 50 pupa/cup in three replicates) of the Ae. aegypti Swat strain was conducted using radiation doses of 30, 60, 70, 90, and 105 gray (Gy) from (Co60) at the Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) in Peshawar, Pakistan. Post-irradiated pupae were released in adult cages. Virgin females of the same cohort were released (1:1) to mate with the irradiated males. Mortality, longevity, mating competitiveness of males, and female fecundity were recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>An average of 71 eggs per female was recorded in control with 86% hatch rate. Individual females mated with a 60 Gy treated males produced 60 ± 0.6 eggs per female with 17% hatch rate, and those mated with 70 Gy males produced 42 ± 0.01 eggs with a nil hatch rate, whereas females mated with males treated with ≥70 Gy doses did not reproduce to next generation. Females in groups of 50 mated with 60, 70 Gy treated males (equal pairs), produced 369±1.3 and 98±0.01 eggs with 15% and zero hatch rate. Significant dose dependent reduction in longevity was observed for >30 Gy doses. The matting competence of irradiated males was about half that of un-irradiated males.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>Aedes aegypti with a Pakistani genomic background treated with a ≥70 Gy dose of gamma radiation induced complete sterility in males and provided the first- step foundation for SIT application in Pakistan. Further extensive studies are required to optimize the SIT techniques so that fully sterile males with very minor quality changes can be produced on large scales for field trials.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140852236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Distribution changes of cutaneous leishmaniasis: A postulated risk of disease transmission in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. 皮肤利什曼病的分布变化:斯里兰卡汉班托塔的疾病传播风险推测。
IF 0.8 4区 医学
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-06 DOI: 10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_117_23
Mangala K A Sudarshani, T Eswaramohan, A Murugananthan, H C E Wegiriya, V N H de Silva, P L A N Liyanage, S N Surendran
{"title":"Distribution changes of cutaneous leishmaniasis: A postulated risk of disease transmission in Hambantota, Sri Lanka.","authors":"Mangala K A Sudarshani, T Eswaramohan, A Murugananthan, H C E Wegiriya, V N H de Silva, P L A N Liyanage, S N Surendran","doi":"10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_117_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_117_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Leishmaniasis is caused by various species of parasite Leishmania. Approximately twenty of them are pathogenic to mammals. In Sri Lanka, cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is an established vector-borne disease. CL originates and spreads mainly through sandfly bite in many endemic countries. The aim of the present study was to compare the geographical distribution and demographic features of CL cases in Hambantota district, Sri Lanka in 2014 and 2016.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The patients who were presented to the Tangalle Base Hospital from June to December in 2014 and 2016 were examined and a descriptive study was carried out using a structured-questionnaire. Slit-skin smears were collected from each patient, Giemsa-stained and examined under the light microscope to identify Leishmania amastigotes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 256 and 314 suspected CL patients, 156 and 155 were identified positive for the year 2014 and 2016, respectively. Out of 12 District Secretary Divisions (DSD) in Hambantota district, the highest number of CL cases, 85 and 86 was reported from Tangalle DSD in 2014 and 2016 respectively. Number of identified CL patients in Beliatta DSD had increased from 50 to 67 during the study period. In both years, majority of CL patients were ≥50 years old with males more infected than females. Although CL association with occupations were insignificant, housewives were the highly (23%) infected occupants in this area.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>Based on the present findings, geographical distribution within DSDs in Hambantota district had changed. This emphasizes the importance of CL as a health problem in Hambantota district.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":"61 2","pages":"275-280"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141450780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Malaria elimination in West Java, Indonesia: A descriptive-and-qualitative study. 在印度尼西亚西爪哇消灭疟疾:一项描述性和定性研究。
IF 0.8 4区 医学
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-06 DOI: 10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_113_23
Nisa Fauziah, Fedri Ruluwedrata Rinawan, Naufal Fakhri Nugraha, Lia Faridah, Karomahul Malaya Jati, Angelina Dakosta, Mahatyanta Kalya Santika, Muhammad Yusuf Zakiyyudin, Ahmad Muhsin, Kiky Furbani Rizkillah, Miftahul Nurun Nisa, Ryan Bayusantika Ristandi
{"title":"Malaria elimination in West Java, Indonesia: A descriptive-and-qualitative study.","authors":"Nisa Fauziah, Fedri Ruluwedrata Rinawan, Naufal Fakhri Nugraha, Lia Faridah, Karomahul Malaya Jati, Angelina Dakosta, Mahatyanta Kalya Santika, Muhammad Yusuf Zakiyyudin, Ahmad Muhsin, Kiky Furbani Rizkillah, Miftahul Nurun Nisa, Ryan Bayusantika Ristandi","doi":"10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_113_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_113_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Following World Health Organization (WHO) plans for thirty-five malaria-endemic countries, Indonesia will eliminate malaria by 2030. As one of the Indonesian provinces, West Java targeted subnational malaria elimination in 2022. This article aims to describe malaria surveillance data and elimination programs, including weaknesses in sustaining the program.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study used secondary data from malaria surveillance information system regencies/cities' case reports for 2019-2022 and achievement data of sub-national malaria elimination certification from each regency/city from 2014-2022. The data was confirmed from the evaluation study document, analysis of reported cases, and interviews.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most cases were confirmed by microscopic examination (84.1% in 2021 and 94.4% in 2022) and rapid diagnostic tests (57% in 2019 and 58.1% in 2020). Malaria is more prevalent among men (93% in 2019, 95% in 2020, 96% in 2021, and 95.9% in 2022) and productive ages of 15-64 years (98.8% in 2019, 100% in 2020, 99.2% in 2021, and 98.8% in 2022), frequently occurs in the military (56.3% in 2019, 75.7% in 2020, 45.2% in 2021) and police (40.5% in 2022), often uses passive case detection for identifying cases (97.9% in 2019 and 2020, 95.2% in 2021, and 97.6% in 2022), and the majority undergo inpatient treatment (86.4% in 2019, 81.7% in 2021, and 82.6% in 2022). Most positive cases originated from imported cases, and last indigenous cases were still found in 2019. Plasmodium vivax dominated malaria cases and and relapses were high (55.0% in 2020, and 47.3% in 2022).</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>All regencies/cities have obtained sub-national malaria elimination certification in 2022. West Java has the potential to be verified for Java-Bali sub-national malaria elimination targeted in 2023, albeit cases of imported malaria still occur. It is imperative to address the issue of imported cases transitioning into locally transmitted cases (introduced) by effective coordination across all regencies/cities and inter-provincial efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":"61 2","pages":"183-194"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141450823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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In silico screening of potential plant peptides against the non-structural proteins of dengue virus. 针对登革热病毒非结构蛋白的潜在植物多肽的硅学筛选。
IF 0.8 4区 医学
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-06 DOI: 10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_47_23
G Reena, R Ranjani, D Goutham, K Sangeetha
{"title":"In silico screening of potential plant peptides against the non-structural proteins of dengue virus.","authors":"G Reena, R Ranjani, D Goutham, K Sangeetha","doi":"10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_47_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_47_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Peptides isolated from different sources of plants have the advantages of specificity, lower toxicity, and increased therapeutic effects; hence, it is necessary to search for newer antivirals from plant sources for the treatment of dengue viral infections.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In silico screening of selected plant peptides against the non-structural protein 1, NS3 protease domain (NS2B-NS3Pro) with the cofactor and ATPase/helicase domain (NS3 helicase domain/NS3hel) of dengue virus was performed. The physicochemical characteristics of the peptides were calculated using Protparam tools, and the allergenicity and toxicity profiles were assessed using allergenFP and ToxinPred, respectively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the tested compounds, Ginkbilobin demonstrated higher binding energy against three tested nonstructural protein targets. Kalata B8 demonstrated maximum binding energy against NSP-1 and NSP-2, whereas Circulin A acted against the NSP3 protein of dengue virus.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>The three compounds identified by in silico screening can be tested in vitro, which could act as potential leads as they are involved in hampering the replication of the dengue virus by interacting with the three prime non-structural proteins.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":"61 2","pages":"211-219"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141450782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Vectors, knowledge, attitudes, and practices in relation to malaria transmission in Bauchi State, Nigeria. 尼日利亚包奇州与疟疾传播有关的病媒、知识、态度和做法。
IF 0.8 4区 医学
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-06 DOI: 10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_66_23
U M Kurmi, N Nanvyat, M P Lapang, M J Mafuyai, I Luka, O Akwashiki, G I Yina, E O Otakpa, R L Simse, G S Mwansat
{"title":"Vectors, knowledge, attitudes, and practices in relation to malaria transmission in Bauchi State, Nigeria.","authors":"U M Kurmi, N Nanvyat, M P Lapang, M J Mafuyai, I Luka, O Akwashiki, G I Yina, E O Otakpa, R L Simse, G S Mwansat","doi":"10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_66_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_66_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Malaria remains a major public health concern in Nigeria and the vector (Anopheles species) can only be controlled effectively by having good knowledge of its composition and potential for disease transmission. This work aimed at surveying indoor malaria vectors and, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) in relation to disease transmission in Toro LGA, Bauchi State, Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Mosquitoes were collected by Pyrethrum Spray Catch (PSC) between October and December 2019 and were morphologically identified using standard keys. Blood samples were collected from individuals who slept in the rooms where PSC was conducted. Thick and thin blood smears were made for malaria parasite examination. Questionnaires were administered to 120 participants for the KAP studies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Ninety-seven Anopheles mosquitoes were collected and identified as Anopheles gambiae 76 (78.35%), An. funestus 20 (20.62%) and An. coustani 1(1.03%). The overall malaria prevalence was 15.8%. KAP studies revealed that measures and treatment-seeking behaviours against malaria varied significantly (P<0.05) among the respondents. Sleeping under a net 55 (45.8%) and use of insecticides 24 (20.0%) were some of the preventive measures highlighted while the treatment-seeking behaviours included visit to a pharmacy 74 (61.7%) and use of local herbs 11 (9.2%).</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>This work revealed that An. gambiae and An. funestus are predominant malaria vectors in the area. The KAP information demonstrated fair knowledge about the disease by the respondents. Therefore, public enlightenment about malaria prevention, control and treatment is recommended to address the few but highly negative impact knowledge gaps about malaria.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":"61 2","pages":"176-182"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141450829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Unveiling malaria's silent threat: A path to effective prevention in India. 揭示疟疾的无声威胁:印度的有效预防之路。
IF 0.8 4区 医学
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-06 DOI: 10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_165_23
Ume Aiman, Zainab Azad, Abdul Raffay Awais
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Detection of Plasmodium knowlesi in whole blood samples with sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using rhoptry-associated protein 1 specific polyclonal antibodies. 使用血跳相关蛋白 1 特异性多克隆抗体,通过夹心酶联免疫吸附试验 (ELISA) 检测全血样本中的克雷西疟原虫。
IF 0.8 4区 医学
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-06 DOI: 10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_55_23
Wan Siti Maryam Wan Nazri, Lau Yee Ling, Cheong Fei Wen
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