Aedes aegypti

affecting the liver and kidneys, causing fever and jaundice”(CDC), and often times causing several thousand fatalities per year on average. This illness is frequently found in South America and is transmitted by mosquitoes. Specifically the “Aedes aegypti mosquito”(CDC). Most commonly found in South America due to it’s uncommonly high-temperature range, extreme humidity and lastly the vegetation & population. Out of all of these factors that advance to the tremendous upset of yellow fever, the ultimate

The main focus of the presentation was the threat of Aedes Aegypti borne diseases which is a specie of mosquito. Professor Beaty has studied the Aedes Aegypti for twenty years in Mexico, and is concerned with the potential threat of a Super Nidus due to domestication of the Aedes Aegypti and urbanization of arboviruses. Although the future he pictured seemed bleak, he presented research how to combat the issue. Some people think that creating vaccines is the answer but his research suggests the people

The Florida Keys is facing a crisis in the growth of deadly mosquito populations who pose a threat to its Tourists and residents. The species Aedes aegypti is an invasive species in the Florida Keys that carries Dengue Fever and Chikungunya and spreads these diseases to humans by biting them (Oxitec, “United States”). Dengue fever and Chikungunya are potentially fatal, viral ailments that have no present day treatment apart from treating patient’s symptoms (Oxitec, “United States”). According to

I have decided to discuss the article “Where's Zika Most Likely in the U.S.? The Answer May Surprise You” by Maggie Fox. There is a lot of concern in the news, throughout the healthcare industry, and the United States about Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and its’ role in the cause and symptoms of the Zika virus. Many factors play into an ideal climate for the mosquitoes. Heat, humidity, and heavy rains in the summertime will provide an ideal climate for them to thrive. According to the Center for Disease

America, the Pacific Islands, Vietnam, and India according to CDC’s world map of areas with risk of Zika. The United States is also at risk for Zika, from the gulf coast of Texas to Florida. Zika is most commonly found in areas where the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopticus mosquitos are found. According to John Cohen from sciencemag.org these main vector mosquitoes only thrive in areas where the temperature is between 25 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius. Thus, explaining why Zika infection is

“It seems you gentlemen have not the idea of the real reason that Yellow Fever has arrived, due to this fact I suppose i’ll have to educate you on the matter.” I started, “Yellow Fever, it is a quite common thing in Cuba, Now ask yourself, where did those coffee beans come from, and what proof is there that they give the recipient of their smell the deadly fever? Now before you say anything, I’ve received word of a death on this side of town, as a matter of fact, about as close as the blacksmith

One is via the sting of an ill female mosquito of two kinds of Aedes mosquitos. These are Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti. The two species also spread other diseases, including dengue fever and chikungunya. They are common in subtropical and tropical localities (Sirohi et al., 2016). In the United States, they had been thought to be in 12 states in southern coastal zones. However, after the 2016 summer, Aedes aegypti is now available in thirty states. Mosquitos are infected on biting an

recently been found to have microcephaly (Romero, 2016). The Zika epidemic has spread 25 countries (Jacob, 2016); however, why is the Zika epidemic growing more serious in Brazil? The Zika epidemic has been attributed to some factors, including: the Aedes aegypi mosquitoes’ habitats, the

human with a few members of Aedes Stegomyia subgenus serving as vectors, the most important one being the Aedes aegypti mosquito as this mosquito represents the bulk of the vector transmissions of the virus. Ae. aegypti mosquitos originate from Africa but due to human transport, they can now be found mostly in many tropical areas around the world. These mosquitos thrive in dark, damp areas in a tropical climate as their growth is slowed in cooler climates. Ae. aegypti have a lifespan of 10 days

it is summer. It’s time for vacations, family barbecues, and long afternoons at the local lake or river. This summer, there is something that may put a damper on your fun under the sun. The Zika Virus. Carried by two species of mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, the Zika Virus is easily transmitted. Zika is also transmitted through the sharing of bodily fluids. The symptoms of Zika are minor to nonexistent for adults. Minor symptoms include red eyes, joint pain, rash, and fever. Zika has