Essays about: "mosquito control"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words mosquito control.

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. Vector

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

   Author : Sathishkumar Madheswaran; [2020]
   Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Dengue is just regular flu but also kills many people all around the world. We all happen to know that dengue viruses have been on the march for the last 100 years. During the late 20th century, it became a serious threat to mankind. Our scientists have been putting their utmost efforts to save people from dengue infections. READ MORE

4. 3. Coping with malaria : Experiences of strategies for prevention and treatment in a village in Uganda

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Miljövetenskap

   Author : Linn Jansson Öhlén; [2020]
   Keywords : Malaria prevention; Treatment seeking; Mosquito net use; Rural Uganda; Political Ecology of Health; Human Agency; Healthcare System;

   Abstract : Few studies regarding treatment seeking behaviour related to Malaria have been conducted in Uganda, and most of the studies regarding use of mosquito nets that have been conducted are quantitative. There is thus a need for qualitative studies for a deeper understanding of the complex issue of coping with malaria in a resource limited setting. 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. Strategy to tag Actin II in Plasmodium berghei

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Pembe Cinarli; [2018]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Malaria is a disease that is caused by parasite called Plasmodium spp. and trasmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes to the host. The disease has great impact around the world and there are half a million deaths and several hundred million infections every year. READ MORE