vector-borne diseases
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Vector-Borne Disease Risk Assessment Among Households: A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Investigation
Abstract: The study was conducted to assess the risk of vector-borne diseases among households of the selected ward of Athirampuzha Panchayath, Kottayam. Objectives of the study were to assess the percentage of houses infested with larvae or pupae of mosquito (house index (HI): total number of positive houses/total houses × 100), to identify the percentage of water holding containers infested with larvae or pupae of mosquito (container index (CI): total number …
Published in International Journal of Evidence Based Nursing And Practices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Climate-Driven Shifts in Vector-Borne Disease Ecology Across South Asia
Abstract: Climate change remains one of the most important phenomena affecting the geographical distribution and movement patterns of vector-borne diseases. In South Asia – characterized by high population density, rich biodiversity, and sharp climatic differences – there is growing evidence of the relationship between increasing temperatures and erratic precipitation, along with the behavior of insect vectors. This research aims to evaluate the effects of climate environmental changes on the distribution and …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Insects and Public Health
Abstract: Insects have two roles in public health: they can spread disease and help with health treatments. This article looks at the complicated relationship between insects and public health, with a focus on how they spread diseases including malaria, dengue, Zika, and Lyme disease. The ecology, behaviour, and distribution of important vector species are looked at along with the social and environmental elements that cause outbreaks. The article also talks about …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Gene Drive Technology: Potential and Risks for Global Biodiversity
Abstract: Gene drive technology has emerged as a groundbreaking tool with significant potential to address critical global challenges, particularly in managing and preserving biodiversity. By enabling targeted alterations to the genetic makeup of species, gene drives could facilitate the control of invasive species, mitigate vector-borne diseases, and even aid in the restoration of endangered species. However, the rapid pace of development and deployment of gene drive technologies raises concerns about unintended …
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Climate Change and the Spread of Pathogens: Implications for Public Health
Abstract: Climate change plays a significant role in the spread of infectious diseases by shifting how pathogens behave, affecting how vulnerable hosts are, and changing the way diseases are transmitted.Rising global temperatures, changing precipitation levels, and extreme weather events are accelerating the spread of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, increasing the risk of outbreaks worldwide. Warmer conditions favor the survival and expansion of vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, and Zika …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Tropical Medicine and Leishmaniasis: Unraveling the Complexities of a Neglected Tropical Disease
Abstract: Protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania are the cause of the vector-borne disease leishmaniasis, which poses a serious threat to global public health in tropical and subtropical areas. Despite being common and having a significant effect on human health, leishmaniasis is still a neglected tropical disease, with little funding available for investigation and prevention. This article examines the relationship between leishmaniasis and tropical medicine, emphasizing the particular difficulties this intricate …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 29–39 Read article