Mathematical model to assess the control of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes by the sterile insect technique.
Autor(es): Esteva Lourdes; Mo Yang Hyun
Resumo: We propose a mathematical model to assess the effects of irradiated (or transgenic) male insects introduction in a previously infested region. The release of sterile male insects aims to displace gradually the natural (wild) insect from the habitat. We discuss the suitability of this release technique when applied to peri-domestically adapted Aedes aegypti mosquitoes which are transmissors of Yellow Fever and Dengue disease.
Palavras-Chave: Mathematical modeling; Genetic control; Sterile insect release; Aedes aegypti; Threshold; Break-point
Imprenta: Mathematical Biosciences, v. 198, n. 2, p. 132-147, 2005
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1590/0074-02760140374
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Pathogenesis ; Aedes aegypti - Viral infections ; Aedes aegypti - Transmission ; Aedes aegypti - Dengue ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2005
