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River boats contribute to the regional spread of the dengue vector Aedes aegypti in the Peruvian Amazon.


ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The dramatic range expansion of the dengue vector Aedes aegypti is associated with various anthropogenic transport activities, but little is known about the underlying mechanisms driving this geographic expansion. We longitudinally characterized infestation of different vehicle types (cars, boats, etc.) to estimate the frequency and intensity of mosquito introductions into novel locations (propagule pressure).

Methods

Exhaustive adult and immature Ae. aegypti collections were performed on six different vehicle types at five ports and two bus/ taxi departure points in the Amazonian city of Iquitos, Peru during 2013. Aquatic vehicles included 32 large and 33 medium-sized barges, 53 water taxis, and 41 speed boats. Terrestrial vehicles sampled included 40 buses and 30 taxis traveling on the only highway in the region. Ae. aegypti adult infestation rates and immature indices were analyzed by vehicle type, location within vehicles, and sampling date.

Results

Large barges (71.9% infested) and medium barges (39.4% infested) accounted for most of the infestations. Notably, buses had an overall infestation rate of 12.5%. On large barges, the greatest number of Ae. aegypti adults were found in October, whereas most immatures were found in February followed by October. The vast majority of larvae (85.9%) and pupae (76.7%) collected in large barges were produced in puddles formed in cargo holds.

Conclusions

Because larges barges provide suitable mosquito habitats (due to dark, damp cargo storage spaces and ample oviposition sites), we conclude that they likely serve as significant contributors to mosquitoes' propagule pressure across long distances throughout the Peruvian Amazon. This information can help anticipate vector population mixing and future range expansions of dengue and other viruses transmitted by Ae. aegypti.

SUBMITTER: Guagliardo SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4393238 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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River boats contribute to the regional spread of the dengue vector Aedes aegypti in the Peruvian Amazon.

Guagliardo Sarah Anne SA   Morrison Amy C AC   Barboza Jose Luis JL   Requena Edwin E   Astete Helvio H   Vazquez-Prokopec Gonzalo G   Kitron Uriel U  

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 20150410 4


<h4>Background and objectives</h4>The dramatic range expansion of the dengue vector Aedes aegypti is associated with various anthropogenic transport activities, but little is known about the underlying mechanisms driving this geographic expansion. We longitudinally characterized infestation of different vehicle types (cars, boats, etc.) to estimate the frequency and intensity of mosquito introductions into novel locations (propagule pressure).<h4>Methods</h4>Exhaustive adult and immature Ae. aeg  ...[more]

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