Autor(es): Samuel P Philip, Krishnamoorthi R, Hamzakoya K K, Aggarwal C S

Resumo: An outbreak of chikungunya fever characterized by prolonged incapacitation in the Lakshadweep isl-s in Indian Ocean occurred in November 2006. We undertook the entomological - epidemiological investigations on the Chikungunya outbreak in the Lakshadweep isl-s, Indian Ocean. Epidemic information in the affected places was obtained from the local hospital records. Entomological observations like larval survey - the adult resting/l-ing collections by the h- collection methods were individually conducted in the two affected isl-s -rott - Kalpeni in November - December 2006. The main breeding sources of the mosquitoes were the rodent-devoured coconuts, coconut shells, areca nut soaking mud - plastic pots, discarded containers, grinding stones, metal containers - plastic containers. Aedes albopictus was pre-dominantly present in the Lakshadweep isl-s. It is concluded that the routine campaigns need to be organized regularly within the community highlighting the potential breeding grounds of mosquitoes - the possible control methods. Source reduction strategies like destruction of coconut shells - rodent-devoured coconuts by burning or by burying them inside the ground. Ae. albopictus played major role as the vector mosquitoes responsible for the chikungunya transmission.

Imprenta: The Indian Journal of Medical Research, v. 129, n. 4, p. 442-445, 2009

Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Cytopathology ; Chikungunya virus - Pathogenesis ; Chikungunya virus - Viral infections ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Transmission ; Chikungunya virus - Chikungunya fever ; Chikungunya virus - Epidemic ; Chikungunya virus - Epidemiology ; Chikungunya virus - Public health

Data de publicação: 2009

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