Combining contact tracing with targeted indoor residual spraying significantly reduces dengue transmission

Vázquez-Prokopec, Gonzalo M.; Montgomery, Brian L.; Horne, Peter; Clennon, Julie A.; Ritchie, Scott A.

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“…Recent studies in other areas of Malaysia have also shown that dengue infection can occur at equivalent rates in both rural and urban areas (37, 38). It could be that the threshold human density required to maintain transmission may be lower than previously thought, although human movement (which may relate to population density) between urban and rural areas is also likely to have influenced the patterns we observed (39, 40).…”

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Spatial and epidemiologic features of dengue in Sabah, Malaysia

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3435 In South East Asia, dengue epidemics have increased in size and geographical distribution in 36 recent years. Most studies investigating dengue transmission and control have had an urban 37 focus, while less consideration is currently given to rural settings, or where urban and rural 38 areas overlap. We examined the spatiotemporal distribution and epidemiological 39 characteristics of reported dengue cases in the predominantly rural state of Sabah, in 40 Malaysian Borneo -an area where sylvatic and urban circulation of pathogens are known to 41 intersect. We found that annual dengue incidence rates were spatially variable over the 7-42 year study period from 2010-2016 (state-wide mean annual incidence of 21 cases/100,000 43 people; range 5-42/100,000), but were highest in rural localities in the western districts of 44 the state (Kuala Penyu, Nabawan, Tenom and Kota Marudu). The eastern districts exhibited 45 lower overall dengue rates; however, we noted a concentration of severe (haemorrhagic) 46 dengue cases (44%) in Sandakan and Tawau districts. Dengue incidence was slightly higher 47 for males than females, and was significantly higher for both genders aged between 10 and 48 29 years (24/100,000; p=0.029). The largest ever recorded outbreaks occurred during 2015-49 2016, with the vector Aedes albopictus found to be most prevalent in both urban and rural 50 households (House Index of 64%), compared with Ae. Aegypti (15%). These findings suggest 51 that dengue outbreaks in Sabah are driven by the sporadic expansion of dengue virus in both 52 urban and rural settings. This may require tailoring of preventative strategies to suit 53 different transmission ecologies across Sabah. Further studies to better understand the 54 drivers of dengue in Sabah may aid dengue control efforts in Malaysia, and more broadly in 55 South East Asia.3 56 Author summary 57 58 In order to combat the rising regional incidence of dengue in South East Asia, the drivers of 59 transmission must be better characterised across different environmental settings. We 60 conducted the first retrospective analysis of dengue epidemiology in the predominantly rural 61 state of Sabah, Malaysia, where both urban and sylvatic transmission cycles exist. Human 62 notification data over a 7-year period were reviewed and spatiotemporal and demographic 63 risk factors identified. We found: 64 1. Urban habitats and population density are not the only determinants mediating the 65 spread of epidemic dengue in Sabah. Case from both urban and rural localities 66 contributed equally to dengue outbreaks. 67 2. Human demographic risk factors included being aged between 10 and 29 years, and 68 being male. 69 3. High incidence areas for dengue do not predict the occurrence of severe dengue. Severe 70 dengue was largely localised to lower incidence districts in the east of the state. 71 4. The sole presence of Aedes albopictus in and around the majority of urban and rural 72 case households suggests that this vector may play a major role in facilitating outbr...

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Spatial and epidemiologic features of dengue in Sabah, Malaysia

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“…Disease transmission is a major human health consequence of mosquito activity and, in many cases, management of mosquito- Pyrethroid insecticides are valuable tools for mosquito control because of their rapid action, high efficacy, low mammalian toxicity relative to some other insecticide groups and low cost 10 . Pyrethroids can be applied in a variety of ways such as thermal fogging of neighbourhoods 11 , internal domestic space and residual spraying 12,13 , as spatial repellents 14 , in lethal ovitraps 15 , as treatment of bed nets 16 and for impregnation of clothing 17 . These diverse applications have led to a dependency on pyrethroids around the world, but have also resulted in their overuse 18 .…”

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The detection and significance of emerging insecticide resistance in mosquitoes

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Mosquito-borne arboviruses are increasing in incidence around the world. Australia enjoys some protection from pests and diseases afforded by its geographic isolation coupled with strict biosecurity control at its borders. However, as the volume of global trade, travel and transport expands, risk of exotic incursions to Australia is increasing. Detection of foreign mosquitoes at airports and seaports around Australia is becoming commonplace. The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, which has expanded its range throughout Europe and the Americas1, has not become established in mainland Australia, but is encountered as an exotic incursion2. The yellow fever mosquito and dengue vector, Aedes. aegypti, occurs naturally in northern Queensland, but is also captured at Australia’s ports on a recurrent basis as an incursion from overseas3. Although Ae. aegypti is established in Australia, its detection as an incursion is still cause for concern. Apart from the possibility that invasive mosquitoes will carry exotic arboviruses, genetic characteristics of a foreign insect population can be very different from those observed in local mosquitoes, particularly in terms of insecticide resistance. Our recent research has shown that invading mosquitoes from overseas carry insecticide resistance alleles not found in Australia4 and our development of a global genomic database is helping us to pinpoint their source.

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“…aegypti as resting places, such as under beds and tables, inside closets and dark objects such as plastic crates and suitcases. This method uses less pesticide and has been successfully used to protect residences from dengue transmission (Vazquez-Prokopec et al, 2017).…”

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Combining contact tracing with targeted indoor residual spraying significantly reduces dengue transmission

Abstract: Pairing location-based contact tracing and targeted indoor insecticide applications can effectively prevent dengue transmission.

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Spatial and epidemiologic features of dengue in Sabah, Malaysia

Spatial and epidemiologic features of dengue in Sabah, Malaysia

The detection and significance of emerging insecticide resistance in mosquitoes

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