Challenging the common myth that climate change would increase spread of dengue mosquito in Australia, scientists have now claimed that it's the human behaviour that is the real driver behind the problem.
Dr. Nigel Beebe and colleagues from the University of Queensland, CSIRO Entomology, the Australian Army Malaria Institute, and the Communicable Diseases Branch of Queensland Health, Brisbane, claimed that "drought-proofing" the country's urban regions by installing large domestic water tanks could enable the dengue mosquito, Aedes aegypti, to regain its foothold across the country, and expand its range of possible infections.
Dengue and Dengue Fever - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Dengue is a tropical disease caused by mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, joint & muscle ache, fatigue, nausea and skin rash.
Dengue is a tropical disease caused by mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, joint & muscle ache, fatigue, nausea and skin rash.
The researchers developed and critically assessed their models to project the distribution of the mosquito in 2030 and 2050.
While dengue fever is currently limited to Queensland only, the implementation of new water tanks, combined with already warm summer temperatures, could enable the mosquito to re-emerge and expand its reach.
About Mosquito Diseases
Mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria, filaria, dengue, etc are common in places conducive of mosquito breeding. Swamps, ponds and stagnated drainage provide optimal breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria, filaria, dengue, etc are common in places conducive of mosquito breeding. Swamps, ponds and stagnated drainage provide optimal breeding ground for mosquitoes.
He added: "While research is properly focused on the impact of anthropogenic climate change, this study highlights the need to look also at our responses to those changes and the outcomes they generate."
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Mosquito Parasite Could Combat Dengue Fever: Study
Dengue fever is a viral disease blighting many of the world's tropical regions. Now, a group of researchers has made a major finding which may help fight the terrible disease.
Dengue fever is a viral disease blighting many of the world's tropical regions. Now, a group of researchers has made a major finding which may help fight the terrible disease.
