Essays about: "Mosquito Distribution"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Mosquito Distribution.

  1. 1. Modelling Mosquito Prevalence on a City-Scale in Gothenburg, Sweden. A Methodological Development Study

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Ville Stålnacke; [2021-06-14]
    Keywords : Culex pipiens; Weighted Multi-Criteria Analysis; mosquito suitability; Species Distribution Model; city-scale;

    Abstract : Mosquitoes are one of the most prominent carriers (or vectors) of diseases worldwide, which has an impact on human societies, as up to 1 million people pass away each year from mosquitorelated diseases. Mosquitoes are known carriers of, e.g., malaria, dengue fever and West Nile virus. READ MORE

  3. 2. Genetic and Experimental investigations of the pathogenicity of Sindbis virus genotypes.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Manish Chandra Singh; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Sindbis virus (SINV) is a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. It has a wide geographical distribution covering most of Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zeeland. To date, six main different types of SINV are known (genotypes), but only genotype I (SINV-I) has been linked to human disease. READ MORE

  4. 3. Distribution Modelling of Gene Drive-Modified Mosquitoes and Their Effects on Wild Populations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Bartlomiej Kolodziejczyk; [2020]
    Keywords : Geography; Geographical Information Systems; GIS; Physical Geography; Mosquito Distribution; Malaria Modelling; Gene Drives; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Emerging technologies have the potential to bring numerous new opportunities and solutions to the existing challenges, including addressing sustainable development goals (SDGs). Particular hopes are given to areas of the life that require our urgent action, these include but are not limited to medicine and food security. READ MORE

  5. 4. Adaptation and variability of Aedes aegypti in relation to food in the southernmost fringe of its distribution - An interdisciplinary approach

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematik LTH

    Author : Josefin Persson; Lovisa Björnberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Aedes aegypti; Population dynamics; Variability; Adaptation; Statistics; Biology and Life Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Aedes aegypti is the well-spread main vector of dengue and other viral diseases and in means of mosquito control, it is important to understand adaptation and variability within the species. This study has considered eggs of Ae. aegypti from two close regions in the area of Buenos Aires. READ MORE

  6. 5. Determinants of utilization of insecticide-treated nets for malaria prevention among children under five years of age in Ghana: A secondary analysis of the National Malaria Indicator Survey Data 2016

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Thi Lan Vu; [2018]
    Keywords : insecticide-treated nets; malaria prevention; Ghana;

    Abstract : Background: Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are one of the most effective prevention measures against malaria. Malaria is highly endemic in Ghana. READ MORE