infection that ’s usually carried to human by female mosquitoes. It’s scientific name Aedes aegypti mosquito (Fig.1). Fig.1: Female of Aedes aegypti mosquito. The disease is caused by the yellow fever virus and is spread by the bite of the female mosquito (Fig. 2) (2). It only infects humans‚ other primates‚ and several species of mosquitoes. In cities‚ it is primarily spread by mosquitoes of the Aedes aegypti species. The virus is an RNA virus of the genus Flavivirus (Fig. 3)(3). The disease
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The Effectiveness of Tawa-Tawa as a cure for dengue patients: A Study Group 8: Maria Angelica H. Dimaandal Grandeson Nino Comia Michael Baculo CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Life at its best will turn the other way around. We never know what will happen in the future‚ so learn how to live your life to the fullest. Life is short‚ and to make fast‚ you need to learn how to move on. Things happen for us to learn and for us to move on and get away with
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(Makahiya) specifically the Mimosine has lethal effect on adult mosquitoes. This study will provide information about Mimosa pudica extract (mimosine)‚ its minimum lethal concentration and duration of effect on the specified type of mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti and Anopheles). This is an experimental study to test the effectiveness of Mimosa pudica as mosquitocidal agent. The data collection will use primary type through observation of different tests done to identify the mosquitocidal effect of Mimosa
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What is Dengue fever? Dengue fever (pronounced Den-gay) is a viral infection caused by the female mosquito (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus). Dengue fever occurs in tropical and sub-tropical regions and usually increases in the hot and humid months. Dengue fever is not a new disease. It was discovered several hundred years ago. In recent years‚ dengue fever has become a major international public health concern. Dengue fever nicknamed "breakbone fever" because dengue patients usually express
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Larvicidal effect of Sampaguita (Jasminum sambac) leaf extract on Mosquito (Aedes aegypti) larvae The Researchers: Clifford Cruz Joseph Guillermo Raymart Leyson Daniel Manzanilla Samantha Bismonte Glory Tolentino INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Endemic in more than 100 countries cases of dengue fever doubled in Metro Manila INTRODUCTION Statement of the Problem • Is there a significant difference in the population of the larvae of mosquitoes between the different treatments? • Is there
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is dengue fever contracted? The virus is contracted from the bite of a striped Aedes aegypti mosquito that has previously bitten an infected person. The mosquito flourishes during rainy seasons but can breed in water-filled flower pots‚ plastic bags‚ and cans year-round. One mosquito bite can cause the disease. www.seedforsafety.org‚ 044-22681251 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION FOR DEVELOPMENT Aedes aegypti mosquito The virus is not contagious and cannot be spread directly from person
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virus serotypes of the genus Flavivirus‚ family Flaviviridae.It was identified and named in 1779. It is also known as breakbone fever‚ since it can be extremely painful. Causative Agent: . Dengue is transmitted to humans by the Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti or more rarely the Aedes albopictus mosquito. The mosquitoes that spread dengue usually bite at dusk and dawn but may bite at any time during the day‚ especially indoors‚ in shady areas‚ or when the weather is cloudy. Virology: Dengue fever is caused
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Chapter 1 Introduction Dengue also known as break bone fever is a mosquito to borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. It is an infectious disease caused viruses which are transmitted to humans by biting of a specific mosquito called Aedes Aegypti. Subsequent infection with a different type increases the risk of severe complications. As of now the Dengue does not have any vaccine but it can prevent by reducing the habitat and the number of mosquitoes and limiting exposure to bites. (Anonymous
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the most common viral illness around the world caused by a small mosquito. Regrettably‚ it can lead to serious medical problems like dengue. To make the picture clearer‚ dengue fever is not caused by every mosquito. In fact‚ it is caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito which carries a deadly virus. An infected person might have a high chance of developing high fever‚ rashes‚ feel nausea and experience muscle and joint pains. It is no joking matter when a person becomes infected as the symptoms may last
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addition‚ a pathogen has to come into contact with a suitable vector‚ and have the ability to survive and mature in that vector. Although there are many blood sucking insects‚ many are not suitable vectors specific diseases. As an example‚ the aedes aegypti mosquito transmits Zika‚ but all other insects are not known to transmit this disease. Lastly‚ the insect’s ability to find a host depends on the density and availability to find a host. If a mosquito cannot find a host for a blood meal‚ the pathogen
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