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Question
Please answer questions in short answer or paragraphs. Write enough to provide clarity and answer each questions thoroughly in the sake of brevity. Answers should be type-written and turned in on Canvas or at the beginning of class on the specified date.
Several arboviruses are on the doorstep of the United States including Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya. How does the presence or absence of aegypti and Ae. albopictus serve as an indicator for areas of potential transmission? For a state like Iowa that may have mosquitoes that can transmit these diseases, what other environmental components may influence disease transmission? How would this differ from a state like Florida?
Explanation / Answer
US have large number of viruses that has impacted the lives of many individuals. The presence of Aegypti and Ae. Albopictus is a potential transmission indicator. US uses integrated vector management system to control the presence of Aegypti and Ae. Albopictus strains. The presence of the strains of mosquitoes indicates that the rate of transmission of the infection and disease is high.
The population of the mosquitoes is understood and effective control begins as soon as there is any locally reported case of chikungunya infection. The control activities are both intended towards the control of the larvae as well as adult mosquitoes.
Some of the environmental factors that are responsible for spreading of the disease are as follows:-
The major difference between the environmental aspects between Iowa and Florida, the former is less of beaches and Florida is more of beaches. Due to the tropical condition it somehow has different geography and environmental conditions.