Author:
Siwiendrayanti A,Anggroro S,Nurjazuli
Abstract
Abstract
Brebes Regency is one of the Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) endemic areas in Central Java Province, Indonesia. Ketanggungan Subdistrict, Bantarkawung Subdistrict and Paguyangan Subdistrict have the highest case numbers. Culex sp. is one of the vectors of LF in Java, Indonesia. This study was conducted to obtain information about the characteristics of the breeding places for Culex sp. in the area where people with LF live. The finding could be used as information with facts for society. It was a descriptive quantitative study with an observational design. The observation was conducted in a radius of 200 meters around the settlements of LF (15 patients) in three sub-districts in the Brebes Regency. Observed and measured data were larval density, water acidity, air temperature, air humidity, water flow, prominent flora presence, and prominent fauna presence. The breeding places observed were puddles, rivers, and sewers. Puddles and sewers with no aquatic animals were observed positively for the presence of Culex sp. larvae. The most preferred breeding place for Culex sp. in the study area were uncovered sewers.