Density Of Eggs and Larvae of Aedes Spp and the Characteristics of their Larvae Habitat in Endemic Dengue Area of Ternate City
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.1.7
- Author:
Sumiati Tomia
1
;
Upik Kesumawati Hadi
2
;
Susi Soviana
2
;
Elok Budi Retnani
3
Author Information
1. Post Graduate Student of Doctoral Program, Program Study of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, IPB University, 16680, Bogor, Indonesia
2. Entomology Laboratory, Division of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, Fakulty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University16680, Bogor, Indonesia
3. Helminthology Laboratory, Division of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, Fakulty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University16680, Bogor, Indonesia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Eggs and larvae, Aedes spp., Oviposition trap, Habitat characteristics
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2023;19(No.1):40-45
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Dengue Fever (DF) is a disease spread by Aedes spp. caused by dengue virus infection. The study
aimed to identify the density of Aedes spp eggs and larvas stages and the characteristics of their habitat in dengue-endemic areas in Ternate City in September-December 2021. Methods: the research was conducted in four
dengue-endemic villages in Ternate City, namely Sangaji, Maliaro, Bastiong Karance, and Bastiong Talangame village. In 80 households, egg density was determined by placing 2 ovitraps in each house, one inside and one outside
the house. After a week, the filter paper which is a medium mosquito to lay their eggs in the ovitrap was collected,
and the ovitrap index value was calculated. The value of the House Index (HI), Container Index (CI), and Breuteu
Index (BI) was used to calculate the larval density. The type and materials of the containers were used to assess
the parameters of the larval environment. Results: The ovitrap index value in the four villages was categorized as
moderate level 3 (27.50% -36.25%). The highest larval density was found in Sangaji Village (HI = 81%), while the
lowest was in Bastion Talangame Village (HI = 70%). The highest CI and BI values were found in Bastiong Karance
Village (CI=51.5% and BI=190%), and the lowest was in Maliaro Village (CI=37.5% and BI=128%). Density figures
in all endemic villages have a high larval density with a value of 8. Conclusion: There was no significant difference
(p>0.05) between the types and the materials of containers in each village in Dengue endemic areas. The high density of the egg and larval stage and the information characteristic of habitat Aedes spp. could be considered as basic
information for dengue vector control in Ternate City.
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