Abstract
The high infestation of Aedes aegypti populations in Urabá, Antioquia, Colombia represents a risk factor for increased dengue morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the risk of dengue transmission by estimating the population of Ae. aegypti using entomological indices, density of females per dwelling and inhabitant, and virological surveillance in two municipalities in Colombia. A cross-sectional study was conducted with quarterly entomological surveys in three neighborhoods of Apartadó and Turbo between 2021 and 2022. Aedes indices and vector density per dwelling and per inhabitant were calculated. The Kernel method was used for spatial analysis, and correlations between climatic variables and mosquito density were examined. Virus detection and serotyping in mosquitoes was performed using single-step reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. The housing, reservoir, and Breteau indices were 48.9%, 29.5%, and 70.2%, respectively. The mean density of Ae. aegypti was 1.47 females / dwelling and 0.51 females / inhabitant. The overall visual analysis showed several critical points in the neighborhoods studied. There was significant correlation of vector density and relative humidity and precipitation in the neighborhoods 29 de noviembre and 24 de diciembre. Additionally, serotypes DENV-1 and DENV-2 were found. The overall indices for dwellings, reservoirs, and Breteau were lower than those recorded in 2014 in Urabá. The vector density results in this study were similar to those reported in other studies conducted in Latin America, and vector infection was detected. The Aedes and density indices are complementary, emphasizing the importance of continuous surveillance of Ae. aegypti to inform appropriate control strategies and prevent future dengue outbreaks in these municipalities.
Funder
Ministerio de ciencia, tecnología e innovación
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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