Application of geographic information technology in determining risk of eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus transmission.

摘要: Geographic information system (GIS) technology and remote sensing were used to identify landscape features determining risk of eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus (EEE) transmission as defined by the abundance Culiseta melanura (the enzootic vector) 6 putative epidemic-epizootic vectors in Massachusetts. Landsat Thematic Mapper data combined with aerial videography generate a map elements at foci southeastern was determine proportion surrounding 15 human horse case sites where collected for melanura, Aedes canadensis, vexans, Culex salinarius, Coquillettidia perturbans, Anopheles quadrimaculatus, punctipennis. The relationships between vector proportions analyzed using stepwise linear regression. Stepwise regression indicated wetlands most important major class element, which accounted up 72.5% observed variation host-seeking populations Ae. Cs. melanura. Moreover, demonstrated deciduous be specific wetland category contributing models. This approach utilizing GIS combination street mapping can employed neighborhoods EEE plan more efficient schedules pesticide applications targeting adults.