West Nile Virus Circulation in Mosquitoes in Greece (2010–2013)
Joint Authors
Patsoula, Eleni
Vakali, Annita
Balatsos, Georgios
Pervanidou, Danai
Beleri, Stavroula
Tegos, Nikolaos
Baka, Agoritsa
Spanakos, Gregory
Georgakopoulou, Theano
Tserkezou, Persefoni
Van Bortel, Wim
Zeller, Herve
Menounos, Panagiotis
Kremastinou, Jenny
Hadjichristodoulou, Christos S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-05-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background of the Study.
Following a large West Nile virus (WNV) epidemic in Northern Greece in 2010, an active mosquito surveillance system was implemented, for a 3-year period (2011, 2012, and 2013).
Description of the Study Site and Methodology.
Using mainly CO2 mosquito traps, mosquito collections were performed.
Samples were pooled by date of collection, location, and species and examined for the presence of WNV.
Results.
Positive pools were detected in different areas of the country.
In 2010, MIR and MLE values of 1.92 (95% CI: 0.00–4.57) and 2.30 (95% CI: 0.38–7.49) were calculated for the Serres Regional Unit in Central Macedonia Region.
In 2011, the highest MIR value of 3.71(95% CI: 1.52–5.91) was recorded in the Regions of Central Greece and Thessaly.
In 2012, MIR and MLE values for the whole country were 2.03 (95% CI: 1.73–2.33) and 2.15 (95% CI: 1.86–2.48), respectively, for Cx.
pipiens.
In 2013, in the Regional Unit of Attica, the one outbreak epicenter, MIR and MLE values for Cx.
pipiens were 10.75 (95% CI: 7.52–13.99) and 15.76 (95% CI: 11.66–20.65), respectively.
Significance of Results/Conclusions.
The contribution of a mosquito-based surveillance system targeting WNV transmission is highlighted through the obtained data, as in most regions positive mosquito pools were detected prior to the date of symptom onset of human cases.
Dissemination of the results on time to Public Health Authorities resulted in planning and application of public health interventions in local level.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patsoula, Eleni& Vakali, Annita& Balatsos, Georgios& Pervanidou, Danai& Beleri, Stavroula& Tegos, Nikolaos…[et al.]. 2016. West Nile Virus Circulation in Mosquitoes in Greece (2010–2013). BioMed Research International،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1097073
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patsoula, Eleni…[et al.]. West Nile Virus Circulation in Mosquitoes in Greece (2010–2013). BioMed Research International No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1097073
American Medical Association (AMA)
Patsoula, Eleni& Vakali, Annita& Balatsos, Georgios& Pervanidou, Danai& Beleri, Stavroula& Tegos, Nikolaos…[et al.]. West Nile Virus Circulation in Mosquitoes in Greece (2010–2013). BioMed Research International. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1097073
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1097073