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

ResumoAn 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.

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

DescritoresChikungunya 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