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(Reference retrieved automatically from SciELO through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Sweeping method to scan breeding places for dengue and urban yellow fever vectors

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Author(s):
Roseane Lieko Kubota [1] ; Marylene de Brito [2] ; Júlio Cesar Voltolini [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Superintendência de Controle de Endemias. Laboratório de Culicideo - Brasil
[2] Superintendência de Controle de Endemias. Laboratório de Culicideo - Brasil
[3] Universidade de Taubaté. Departamento de Biologia - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Revista de Saúde Pública; v. 37, n. 2, p. 263-265, 2003-04-00.
Abstract

To estimate the minimum numbers of "sweepings" for a representative sampling of larvae in a large container. 200 larvae in 4th stage were added in an 80-liter drum to carry out the experiment, in each retort was made 10 sweepings using a plastic sieve. Two hundred larvae in stage 4 were added to an 80-liter-drum and using a plastic sieve10 sweepings were carried out in each experiment replicate. The results showed that 8 sweepings were enough to collect up to 72% of the total sample in the container, i.e., an average of 143±1.97. The proposed method proved to be easily and effectively implemented and allowed for the inspection of containers with large water volumes. These findings reinforce its use as an important potential tool in the routine vectorial surveillance of control programs of dengue and yellow fever. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 99/10517-1 - Synanthropic studies about Culicidae mosquitoes
Grantee:Oswaldo Paulo Forattini
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants