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Entomology
Suntorn Pimnon, Ratchadawan Ngoen-Klan, Anchana Sumarnrote, Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of six ultraviolet LED traps and one fluorescent light trap for sampling urban nocturnal mosquitoes. The results showed that the fluorescent light trap performed better than the UV-LED traps during the 72 sampling nights and between wet and dry seasons. Among the UV-LED traps, the LED375 trapped the highest number of mosquitoes.
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Entomology
Pairpailin Jhaiaun, Amonrat Panthawong, Manop Saeung, Anchana Sumarnrote, Monthathip Kongmee, Ratchadawan Ngoen-Klan, Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap
Summary: The study demonstrated that UV fluorescent light was the most effective light source for capturing forest mosquitoes, followed by UV LED, blue LED, green LED, white fluorescent, and red LED. The optimal collection time was from 21:00 to 03:00 in the dry season, emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate sampling times and light sources for efficient vector surveillance programs.
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Entomology
Roland Bamou, Adama Zan Diarra, Marie Paul Audrey Mayi, Borel Djiappi-Tchamen, Christophe Antonio-Nkondjio, Philippe Parola
Summary: Wolbachia bacteria, which can change host biology and suppress vector population, were found in 8 out of 22 mosquito species collected in Cameroon. Main vectors of diseases like dengue and malaria were not infected, while other species like C. moucheti showed relatively high infection rates. Further characterization of the Wolbachia strains is warranted.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
A-Tai Truong, Mi-Sun Yoo, Subin Min, Ji-Yeon Lim, Hyun-Ji Seo, Heung-Chul Kim, Sung-Tae Chong, Terry A. Klein, Chang-uk Park, Sook-Young Cho, Chang-Yong Choi, Young-Soo Kwon, Miran Kim, Soon-Seek Yoon, Yun Sang Cho
Summary: This study demonstrates that migratory birds can disperse ticks and associated pathogens along their migratory routes. The presence of Toxoplasma gondii and five rickettsial species in ticks collected from migratory birds in Korea raises awareness of potential transmission of zoonotic tick-borne pathogens.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Zoology
Jimin Lee, Cheon Young Chang, Il-Hoi Kim
Summary: A study reports the discovery of 39 species of symbiotic copepods in Korean waters, including 10 new species. These copepods were collected using underwater light traps at various collection sites, and supplementary descriptions or notes are provided for other species.
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Microbiology
Alexandr Morozov, Alexei Tischenkov, Cornelia Silaghi, Andrei Proka, Ion Toderas, Alexandru Movila, Hagen Frickmann, Sven Poppert
Summary: The study investigated the presence of ticks on birds in Moldova and detected various tick species, as well as DNA of pathogens in the ticks, providing new insights into the epidemiology of tick-transmitted infectious diseases in the region.
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Entomology
Lydia R. Fyie, Mary M. Gardiner, Megan E. Meuti
Summary: Urban light pollution from artificial light at night has significant impacts on ecology, behavior, and physiology of plants and animals, potentially affecting human and animal health. Exposure to dim artificial light can disrupt the natural dormancy cycle of mosquitoes, leading to increased reproduction and disease transmission, extending the period of disease risk for urban residents. This highlights the importance of considering artificial light at night in modeling mosquito abundance, disease risk, and surveillance and control strategies in temperate regions.
JOURNAL OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Doudou Huang, Haixia Ma, Lu Zhao, Xiaoyu Wang, Yi Huang, Fei Wang, Zhiming Yuan, Han Xia
Summary: This article describes a detailed protocol for isolating and amplifying viruses from field-collected mosquitoes. The virus samples were inoculated into cell lines for amplification and the viruses were identified based on cytopathogenic effect (CPE) on the cells. This protocol is of great significance for the study of mosquito-associated viruses.
JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Matus Dohal, Vera Dvorakova, Miluse Sperkova, Martina Pinkova, Andrea Spitaleri, Anders Norman, Andrea Maurizio Cabibbe, Erik Michael Rasmussen, Igor Porvaznik, Maria Skerenova, Ivan Solovic, Daniela Maria Cirillo, Juraj Mokry
Summary: The emergence and spread of drug-resistant tuberculosis pose a threat to public health. This study used whole genome sequencing to analyze the diversity, drug resistance mechanisms, and transmission chains of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis strains in the Czech Republic. The majority of drug-resistant strains belonged to the Beijing lineage, with some strains belonging to the Euro-American lineage. Cluster analysis revealed several clusters, with a majority located in the Prague region.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Microbiology
A-Tai Truong, Jinhyeong Noh, Yeojin Park, Hyun-Ji Seo, Keun-Ho Kim, Subin Min, Jiyeon Lim, Mi-Sun Yoo, Heung-Chul Kim, Terry A. Klein, Hyunkyoung Lee, Soon-Seek Yoon, Yun Sang Cho
Summary: This large-scale study in the Republic of Korea investigated ticks collected from dogs and their environments, detecting six prevalent tick-borne pathogens. The results emphasize the importance of tick-borne disease surveillance and control in dogs in South Korea.
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Entomology
JaeSeok Lee, KyungHwan Moon, YeongHo Kim, Ji Hyang Jeon, Ye Eun Park, Young Ho Kim
Summary: This study collected approximately 22,783 female mosquitoes from three different habitats over three years, with Ae. vexans nipponii being the dominant species. Meteorological analysis showed a high correlation between temperature and mosquito abundance. The study highlights the importance of monitoring and analyzing seasonal/environmental mosquito population dynamics for public health.
ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Hyun-Ji Seo, A-Tai Truong, Keun-Ho Kim, Ji-Yeon Lim, Subin Min, Heung-Chul Kim, Mi-Sun Yoo, Soon-Seek Yoon, Terry A. Klein, Yun Sang Cho
Summary: The rapid growth of the horse industry in South Korea has led to an increased exposure to ticks and their associated pathogens. A study collected 9220 ticks from horses and pastures, identifying two tick species, with two zoonotic pathogens (Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Borrelia spp.) detected in a small percentage of tick pools. Phylogenetic analysis showed relationships to strains from various countries, highlighting the importance of understanding disease risks and developing prevention strategies.
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Microbiology
Ji-Ye Seo, Yu-Jung Kim, Seong-Yoon Kim, Hee-Il Lee
Summary: This study investigated tick-borne bacterial pathogens in ticks collected from humans in the Republic of Korea (ROK) in 2021. The results showed that ticks in the ROK carried various pathogens, including Rickettsia, Anaplasma, and Ehrlichia. This study provides important data for understanding the risk of tick contact and developing public health strategies for tick-borne diseases.
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Parasitology
Yiji Li, Yingbo Sun, Jiaquan Zou, Daibin Zhong, Rui Liu, Chuanlong Zhu, Wenting Li, Yanhe Zhou, Liwang Cui, Guofa Zhou, Gang Lu, Tingting Li
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of Wolbachia in different mosquito species from Hainan Province, China. A total of 413 female adult mosquitoes representing 15 species were analyzed, and four mosquito species (Aedes albopictus, Culex quinquefasciatus, Armigeres subalbatus, and Culex gelidus) were found to be positive for Wolbachia infection. The overall Wolbachia infection rate was 36.1%, with different rates among species. Multiple Wolbachia types and haplotypes were detected. This study provides baseline information for Wolbachia-based vector control approaches in Hainan Province.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
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Entomology
Sung-Tae Chong, Heung-Chul Kim, Myung-Soon Kim, Sanjeev Mahabir, Terry A. Klein, Richard G. Robbins
Summary: This article presents the findings of tick surveillance conducted over three years at the US Army Garrison Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea. The study reveals that Haemaphysalis longicornis is the most frequently collected tick species, and Ixodes nipponensis remains active throughout the year. Additionally, the study highlights variations in tick species distribution across different habitats and seasons.
SYSTEMATIC AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2022)