Larva

A community based campaign for larvae reduction was organized in 3 communes Hoa Loc, An Thoi, Tan Trung of Mo Cay district, Ben Tre province in 2002. The results: the model of campaign expressed clearly the effectiveness and feasibility in larvae and mosquitos density’ reduction immediately after implementing. Furthermore, launching three to four campaigns times per year can maintain its effectiveness in long time. To gain the most effectiveness, all methods were urged implementing for changes in people’s behaviours and close combination between government, health training communication and regulations
Larva ; Epidemiology

Cutaneous larva migrans(CLM) is a creeping cutaneous eruption that results from skin invasion by the larval form of nematodes. We experienced two patients who had typical clinical findings of CLM. One patient had a history of contact with possibly contaminated fertilizer by the larva of nematotes. The other had a history of travelling to the endemic tropical areas. We report herein two cases of CLM with the literature review of the previous CLM cases in Korea.
Humans ; Korea ; Larva ; Larva Migrans* ; Skin

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is an uncommon cutaneous creeping eruption caused by the invasion and migration of nematode larvae into the skin. Burrowing larvae produce intensely pruritic, serpiginous, raised erythematous skin lesions. Most cases of CLM reported in Korea involved travelers returning from endemic areas with tropical or subtropical climates. We report herein a case of CLM with no history of travelling to endemic area and briefly review the relevant literature.
Climate ; Korea ; Larva ; Larva Migrans ; Skin

By this study, 5 species of Mesocyclop were identified. All have high ability to kill the larvae of Aedes mosquito. In 24h an average of 28,7-41,3 larvae could be killed, especially 36 larvae by M. woutersi and M. aspericorni, which occurred mainly in water reservoir. The involvement of the community in the eradication of malaria vectors in local area using Mesocyclops was recommended.
Water ; Dengue ; Larva ; Copepoda

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Larva ; Tick Bites*

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Dermoscopy* ; Diagnosis* ; Larva Migrans

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Dermoscopy* ; Diagnosis* ; Larva Migrans

A new pilot model - community based campaign for source reduction was implemented in Hoa Loc commune (Mo Cay district, Ben Tre province). Fives campaigns were carried out during rainy season in the year 2002 with strong participation of local authorities, school and other social unions. Fives steps of campaign model included (1) Organizing; (2) Training; (3) Communicating before campaign; (4) Launching campaign; (5) Monitoring and assessing. Results: The entomological index in the implemented communes was lower than communes having participants. A model - community based campaign for source reduction was effective and feasible, at the same time having long effectiveness after 3-4 folds/year
Larva ; Health Promotion ; epidemiology

From 1994 to 1997, 6747 water containers have been investigated on type, volume, number of Aedes larvae living in. The result showed that 6 types of water containers being breeding sites of Ae.aegypti were drums (38.4%), concrete tanks (26.2%), jars (26%), discarded object (5.1%), aquarica (3.5%) and buckets (0.4%). Ae.aegypti was dominants species in this area (87.2% of total 47.479 Aedes larvae collected) and its key breeding places was big containers drums, tanks and jars (91.7% Ae.aegypti larvae in these containers). There was no significant change on the type of breeding site by month, but the number of larvae increases 2.2 times higher in the rainy season compared with this of the rest of the year
Larva ; Breeding ; Water