Contribution of land use to rodent flea load distribution in the plague endemic area of Lushoto District, Tanzania.

摘要: Fleas associated with different rodent species are considered as the major vectors of bubonic plague, which is still rampant in parts world. The objective this study was to investigate contribution land use flea load distribution at fine scale plague endemic area north-eastern Tanzania. Data collected three case areas namely, Shume, Lukozi and Mwangoi, differing incidence levels. collection carried out during both wet dry seasons 2012. Analysis Variance Boosted Regression Tree (BRT) statistical methods were used clarify relationships between fleas specific characteristics. There a significant variation (P ≤ 0.05) indices types. Fallow natural forest had higher whereas plantation mono-crop mixed annual crops lowest among aggregated influence individual types on variable fallow having positive effect tillage showing negative effect. results also demonstrated seasonal effect, part can be attributed practices such application pesticides, or presence grass strips around fields. These findings suggest that factors have abundance taken proxy for infection risk. further point need comprehensive package includes crop type considerations one hand human activities other, planning implementation control interventions.