Studies on the vector of kala-azar in Kenya, VIII. The outbreak in Machakos District; epidemiological features and a possible way of control.

作者: D. J. B. Wijers , G. Kiilu

DOI: 10.1080/00034983.1984.11811870

关键词: OutbreakPhlebotomus martiniAnophelesVector (epidemiology)SocioeconomicsEpidemiologyIncidence (epidemiology)EcologyMale patientGeography

摘要: The epidemiology of kala-azar was studied in East Katangini, the area Machakos District where incidence disease had been highest during epidemic years 1977–1979.A house-to-house survey showed that 19·3% homesteads harboured patients period 1977–1980, while 3·2% people suffered from disease.Significantly more males than females and children adults, male came mainly poorer homesteads.Significantly occurred within 200 metres a termite hill, seemed to occur particularly near dry river beds.During one year, sandflies were caught small focus infection. They still common rock fissures, but rare other resting sites such as hills huts. Particularly, man-biting Phlebotomus martini rare, insects Anopheles gambiae.Very recently farmers begun gro...

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