Identification of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae): an external quality assessment of medicalentomology laboratories in the MediLabSecure Network Identification of vectors is of prime importance in the field of medicalentomology for both operational and research purposes. An external quality assessment of mosquito identification capacities was carried out within the MediLabSecure Network, which control in the field of medicalentomology and, more specifically, in the morphological identification of the Culicidae.
MedicalEntomology: A Reemerging Field of Research to Better Understand Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases. In the last decade, the Chikungunya and Zika virus outbreaks have turned public attention to the possibility of the expansion of vector-borne infectious diseases worldwide. Medicalentomology is focused on the study of arthropods involved in human health. We review here some of the research approaches taken by the medicalentomology team of the University Hospital Institute (UHI) Méditerranée Infection of Marseille, France, with the support of recent or representative studies. We propose our approaches to technical innovations in arthropod identification and the detection of microorganisms in arthropods, the use of arthropods as epidemiological or diagnostic tools, entomological
Medical Center Jackson MS DisclosuresRD declares that he has no competing interests. Xuan Nguyen, MDFaculty Physician Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology Phoenix Children's Hospital Phoenix AZ DisclosuresXN declares that she has no competing interests. Ian F. Burgess, MSc, MPhilProfessor Director MedicalEntomology Centre University of Cambridge Cambridge UK DisclosuresIFB has been a consultant
(greater than 95%) across multiple performance metrics and using a wide range of pre-trained convolutional neural network models. This study not only contributes to the field of medicalentomology by providing an automated and accurate solution for sandfly gender identification and taxonomy, but also establishes a framework for leveraging deep learning techniques in similar vector-borne disease research
entomological surveillance and control have also been prioritized. Climate change may play a major role in rendering districts in the temperate zone favorable for vector proliferation. The country's medical university introduced a diploma course in medicalentomology in 2023 to augment the human resources needed for vector surveillance efforts. However, leishmaniasis elimination lacks dedicated programmatic
for commissioning, equipping the project team with necessary expertise and expectations, and supplementing the gaps in available containment guidance. Several unique mitigations designed by the ASU team to address research risks not specifically addressed in the American Committee of MedicalEntomology Arthropod Containment Guidelines are also described. Completion of the ACL-3 insectary at ASU was delayed
canal, with potential to deliver a variety of compounds new to medicalentomology and malaria control. Its potential to control mosquitoes was recently demonstrated in major field trials in Africa. The pyrrole chlorfenapyr is an insecticide new to malaria vector control, and through its unique mode of action-disruption of ATP mediated energy transfer in mitochondria-it may have direct action on energy
than seeking help from a mental health practitioner. Here we present 39 cases of suspected DP occurred in twenty years in two Italian public medicalentomology laboratories, to highlight their common features and peculiarities, based on the interviews and material brought to our laboratories. Our results confirmed that DP affects both sexes, but is more frequent in females over the age of 50 years
school educators in basic medicalentomology. The educators then used their skills in the classroom to teach students about La Crosse virus disease and conduct mosquito collection experiments. As a case study of a potential application of classroom-collected data, we also partnered with a local non-profit organization to assess the potential for a volunteer litter cleanup to reduce mosquito populations
, Biological, and Environmental Sciences; Current Contents – Physical, Chemical, and Earth Sciences; Academic Search Complete; and Zoological Record. These databases were selected to include three journals: the Journal of Economic Entomology, Journal of MedicalEntomology, and Journal of Vector Ecology. Searches were refined to journal articles and titles, and abstracts were scanned for articles discussing
. Quinn HE, Gatton ML, Hall G, et al; Analysis of Barmah Forest virus disease activity in Queensland, Australia, 1993-2003: identification of a large, isolated outbreak of disease. J Med Entomol. 2005 Sep42(5):882-90. 6. University of Sydney Department of MedicalEntomology; Ross River and Barmah Forest. No date available 7. Harley D, Ritchie S, Bain C, et al; Risks for Ross River