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  • KANG Dong-mei, SHI Can-nan, KAI Wen-long, MENG Feng-xia
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 197-200. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.001
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    Objective To study the blood-sucking and blood-engorging rates of different host-types of cat fleas in laboratory, and provided experimental materials for further study on the transmission of infectious diseases and vectorial capacity of cat fleas. Methods The newly emerged, 30-min and 1 to 4 days old cat fleas which have adapted to lab rat, lab mouse and cat were allowed to feed on their corresponding hosts. The blood-sucking and blood-engorging rates were observed at different time points, and statistical analysis was performed with SAS 9.4 software. Results There was no significant difference in the rate of blood sucking between the rat-and mouse-adapted fleas with ages of 1, 3, and 4 days old. The difference of the rate of blood engorging between 2-4 days old fleas was significant, i. e. χ2=136.206, P<0.001 in the rat-adapted fleas, χ2=219.709, P<0.001 in the mouse-adapted fleas. The blood-sucking and blood-engorging rates of rat-and mouse-adapted fleas all increased with the time of blood-sucking. The order of host preference to three feeding animals was cat > rat=mouse in cat-adapted fleas, rat > cat > mouse in rat-adapted fleas, and mouse=cat > rat in mouse-adapted fleas. Conclusion Different blood-sucking time and different blood-supplying hosts all had an effect on the blood-sucking rate and blood-engorging rate of cat fleas, suggesting that the fleas were highly adaptable and can shift their hot preference and alter their vectorial capacity.
  • TANG Li, ZHANG Chang-guo, SHAO Zong-ti, DUAN Xing-de, PU En-nian, LIU Zheng-xiang, SU Chao, SONG Zhi-zhong, GAO Zi-hou
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 201-204. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.002
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    Objective To understand the community structures and species diversity of fleas, and their relationship with plague prevalence in Yulong plague focus, Yunnan province. Methods According to geography and vegetation distribution, Yulong plague focus was divided into four different altitude gradients and two different habitats (forest and agricultural area). Small mammals and their ectoparasite fleas were surveyed by using snap-trap method every quarter from March to December in 2015. The spatial distribution pattern of ectoparasite fleas along environmental gradients was studied using ecological indexes. Results A total of 1 031 ectoparasite fleas belonging to 12 species of 8 genera in 3 families were collected from 1 575 small mammals which belonged to 22 species, 12 genera, 6 families and 4 orders. The predominant species of fleas were Neopsylla specialis specialis, Ctenophthalmus quadrates, and Frontopsylla spadix spadix, accounting for 86.13% of total fleas. The fleas captured in altitude gradients Ⅳ had the highest species richness(10)and number of individuals(639), which was larger than the total of individuals in other three altitude gradients. With the increase of altitude, the species richness and number of individuals increased, while diversity index of fleas showed the trend of a gradual increase followed by a decrease. Conclusion In altitude gradient Ⅳ, ectoparasite fleas had low species diversity and evenness, high dominance and the highest total flea index, and epidemic sites were centralized. Therefore, gradient Ⅳ is not only the core area of Yulong plague focus but also the key area of the plague surveillance and prevention.
  • DUAN Heng-lu, YANG Jun, WANG Yi-guan, LIU Rong-rong, SHI Can-nan, LU Liang, LIU Qi-yong
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 205-208. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.003
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    Objective To investigate the survival times of adult Aedes albopictus under different ambient temperatures in laboratory and to provide evidence in predicting the population dynamics and the spread of Ae. albopictus. Methods The Ae. albopictus at 26℃ was used as the control, with a gradient of 5℃. Six groups of adult mosquitoes were reared under ambient temperatures of (11±1), (16±1), (21±1), (26±1), (31±1), and (36±1)℃, respectively. The dead mosquitoes in each replicate were counted and sexed twice every day until all the mosquitoes died off naturally. The survival analysis was employed to compare the difference of survival times among the groups. Results Under 11-36℃, the survival time of mosquitoes increased first and then decreased. Mosquitoes under 16℃ survived the longest, with average of (49.82±17.83) d and maximum of 80 d. All the mosquitoes died off within 20 d with an average of 8.61±5.02 at the temperature of 36℃ (the higher temperature). Moreover, female mosquitoes survived longer than males for all groups, especially for those at 11℃ and 26℃ (F=37.261, P<0.05). Interactions between the ambient temperatures and the sex can be identified in this study (F=2.772, P=0.017). Conclusion The survival time of Ae. albopictus lived at 16℃ was longer, and the higher or lower temperature was not conducive to its survival, especially under extreme temperatures. Moreover, females lived longer than did males.
  • WANG Jian, JIANG Jin-yong, GUO Xiao-fang, ZENG Xu-can, SUN Xiao-dong, YANG Zhong-hua, LI Chun-fu, LIN Zu-rui, DONG Li-min, SOMPHATH Sorchampa, DONG Xue-shu, ZHOU Hong-ning
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 209-215. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.004
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    Objective To investigate the population, community dominance, diversity, homogeneity and geographical niche of mosquitoes in China-Laos border, so as to provide advices for the prevention and control arboviral diseases and establish a reference for related ecological researches in these districts. Methods Surveillance were conducted in 12 counties and cities in China and Laos around border from 2012 to 2015. Adult mosquitoes were collected by overnight trapping with ovitrap light from August to October of each year. All captured mosquitoes were counted and identified in the laboratory and then computed the community composition, density, community index and geographical niche of mosquitoes. Results Total of 26 061 adult mosquitoes was captured and identified to 58 species of 13 genera in 3 subfamilies. Among them, 20 410 mosquitoes of 46 species of 11 genera in 3 subfamilies were captured in China and 5 651 mosquitoes of 36 species of 10 genera in 2 subfamilies were captured in Laos. The predominant species were Culex tritaeniorhynchus and Anopheles sinensis in the border areas of China and Laos. The proportion for Cx. tritaeniorhynchus in all captured mosquitoes were 52.05%(10 624/20 410)in China and 54.24%(3 065/5 651)in Laos(P>0.05). But the proportion of An. sinensis were higher in China(23.58%, 4 813/20 410)than in Laos(12.42%, 702/5 651)(P<0.05). There is no statistical significance in the average density between captured mosquitoes, Cx. tritaeniorhynchus and An. sinensis(P>0.05). There is no statistical significance in the dominance index, diversity index and homogeneity index(P>0.05). The order of mosquito diversity in counties along the border of China and Laos from high to low was Phongsaly, Louangphrabang, Luangnamtha, Houayxay, Oudomxay, Jinghong, Jiangcheng, Mengla, Mengxing, Simao, Menghai and Bengtai. The mosquitoes with maximum geographical niche were Cx. tritaeniorhynchus(Bi=0.810 9), Ar. subalbatus (Bi=0.746 1)and An. kochi(Bi=0.742 6)of 12 counties in the border of China and Laos, An. sinensis(Bi=0.880 2), Cx. tritaeniorhynchus(Bi=0.875 1)and Ar. subalbatus(Bi=0.809 5)in 5 counties of China border and Ar. subalbatus (Bi=0.944 7), Cx. tritaeniorhynchus(Bi=0.895 1), and An. barbirostris(Bi=0.880 8)in 7 counties of Laos border. Conclusion The populations of mosquitoes in the border of China and Laos were highly diverse, homogeneous distribution among communities, with stable composition and similar ecological characteristics. Culex tritaeniorhynchus and An. sinensis were the predominant species with maximum composition of community, density and geographical niche in these districts.
  • ZHANG Shao-sen, ZHOU Shui-sen, ZHOU Zheng-bin, WANG Xue-zhong, JIANG Wei-kang, SHI Wen-qi, YANG Yuan-he, YIN Shou-qin, LI Xi-shang, WANG Jia-zhi, LI Sheng-guo, ZHANG Yi, ZHOU Xiao-nong
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 216-219. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.005
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    Objective To study the current density and ecological characteristics of Anopheles minimus in China-Myanmar border areas and provide the evidence of risk on malaria reintroduction across the borders. Methods The study sites were selected from five townships in Tengchong county of Yunnan province located in China-Myanmar border. In each township, two villages were selected for mosquito sampling. The light trapping and human bait trapping were conducted for investigation on population density and human bite behavior from May to December in 2015. The investigation on ecological characters of both adults and larvae was carried out by experienced staff in the field with regular time intervals. The multiple polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to detect the blood meal source in mosquitoes. Results Totally 4 089 Anopheles mosquitos were trapped. There were seven species identified by morphological characters:An. sinensis, An. minimus, An. peditaeniatus, An. culicifacies, An. splendidus, An. argyropus, and An. maculatus. The predominant species identified based on population density were An. sinensis (2 055/4 089, 50.26%), An. peditaeniatus (1 315/4 089, 32.16%), and An. minimus (563/4 089, 13.77%). The peak of population density of An. minimus was observed in September. There were 32.70 and 12.20 mosquitoes/night in cattle shelter and human dwelling respectively. The human bite rate was 2.0 bites/(human·night). Anopheles minimus was observed to exhibit blood sucking behavior all night after sunset. The preferred blood seeking place was found in cattle shelter, the ratio compared with human dwelling was 10:1. The human blood index was tested as 0.23. A total of 423 An. minimus larvae were collected, 266 from the pond around village. Conclusion Anopheles minimus populations were well controlled after several years á efforts. It had limited impact on malaria transmission locally. But the ecological characteristics were found to be different from previous studies, further surveillance is required even after malaria elimination certification.
  • QIU De-yi, WEI Xiao-ya, WU Ke-liang, YUE Qiao-yun
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 220-225. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.006
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    Objective To establish morphological and molecular methods for identification of Blattella germanica and its closely related species. Methods External morphology and male genitalia of B. germanica, B. lituricollis, B. bisignata, B. sauteri, and B. singularis were studied in details, the intra-species and inter-species differences of the commonly adopted molecular fragment for species identification-DNA barcodes(cytochrome C oxidase subunitⅠ)were analyzed, neighbor-Joining tree based on these fragments were constructed as well. Results Although the difference of external morphology among B. germanica and its closely related species were not remarkable, and some of the external morphology characteristics between different individuals within the same species were not stable,the differences of the male genitalia among different species were stable and obvious. Intra-species DNA barcode differences of the studied species were less than 2%, and inter-species DNA barcodes differences were more than 2% which is the limitation of DNA barcodes species identification. Conclusion Male genitalia are the golden standard for species morphological identification of B. germanica and its closely related species, DNA barcoding is a good tool for species molecular identification and is supplemental tomorphological identification.
  • TU Tao-tian, JI Heng-qing, TAO Xiao-ying, LUO Chao, YANG Xue-fan, SHAO Zheng-rong, LIU Yi-ping, FENG Shao-quan, HE Ya-ming
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 226-229. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.007
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    Objective To investigate the susceptibility of Blattella germanica to commonly used insecticides and optimize future application of insecticides. Methods The surface contact method was used, calculating the medium knock-down time(KT50) and obtaining resistance ratios by comparing with susceptible strain from 2015 to 2016. Results The resistance index of field-collected strains of B. germanica to beta-cypermethrin, deltamethrin, cypermethrin, acephate, DDVP, ehlorpyrifos, and propoxur were 13.76-32.93, 5.26-15.25, 4.81-21.02, 1.01-2.11, 1.05-7.38, 1.00-1.20, and 1.02-2.12. The average mortality of B. germanica in different areas of Chongqing after 72 h of contacting to acephate, ehlorpyrifos, DDVP, deltamethrin, cypermethrin, propoxur, and beta-cypermethrin were 100%, 100%, 94.0%, 92.0%, 81.0%, 79.0% and 78.0%. Conclusion Field collected strains of B. germanica in Chongqing have already developed different resistance to seven kinds of insecticides. Insecticides should be applied strategically to manage the insecticide resistance of B. germanica effectively.
  • HOU Juan, MENG Feng-xia, WU Yu-yan, WANG Jin-na, GUO Song, GONG Zhen-yu
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 230-232. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.008
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    Objective To investigate the resistance status of adults Aedes albopictus to five commonly used insecticides in Zhejiang province, providing guidance to the control of Ae. albopictus. Methods Larval mosquitoes were collected in 12 cities of Zhejiang province, and were reared to adults in the insectary, then tested using WHO standard test kits from April to June, 2016. Results Adult mosquitoes exposed to 3% beta-cypermethrin, 0.1% deltamethrin, 3% permethrin, 0.44% malathion and 0.06% propoxur for 1 h, the mortality 24 h later were 89.33%-100%, 97.78%-100%, 97.78%-100%, 50.67%-100%, and 90.67%-100%. Conclusion Aedes albopictus showed resistance to malathion, and further researches are needed to confirm the resistance to propoxur, beta-cypermethrin. In practice, insecticides resistance surveillance should be highlighted and insecticides should be used strategically to prevent and reduce the development of resistance.
  • HE Jin-rong, ZHANG Yu-jiang, WANG Yu-meng, CAI Hong, ZHANG Zhi-kai, LI Wei, LIANG Ying
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 233-237. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.009
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    Objective To study the genetic polymorphism of clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)loci in the Yersinia pestis strains from Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China and then to identify the genotypes of tested strains. Methods Genomic DNA of 58 Y. pestis strains from Xinjiang was amplified using PCR technique, and the nucleic acid sequences of PCR production were then determined. On each CRISPR locus of every strain, spacers and spacer arrays were analyzed according to the PCR production sequences. Genotypes of tested strains were identified through the dendrogram generated by software. Results A total of 42 spacers and 23 spacer arrays were confirmed and 58 Y. pestis strains were divided into 16 genotypes. Yersinia pestis strains of genotype 3, 8, 11 and 16 distributed intensively in Wuqia county, Hotan prefecture, Nilka county and Manasi county respectively; strains of genotype 7 were all isolated from Rhombomys opimus and parasitic fleas in vitro in Junggar Basin; strains of the other genotypes mainly distributed in North Tianshan and Junggar Basin. Conclusion The genetic polymorphism of CRISPR loci in Xinjiang Y. pestis strains is high, and the geographical distribution of Y. pestis strains of different genotypes has obviously regional characteristics.
  • JIN Mu-zi, YUN Hua, TAI Da-peng, CHEN Yu-fei, BAI Xiao
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 238-240. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.010
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    Objective To determine the effectiveness of Southern blot method for detection of Pla fragment in Yersinia pestis. Methods Using Southern blot and Y. pestis quantitative real-time PCR kit to detect the Pla fragment. Results The results of Southern blot were same as real-time PCR kit. Southern blot allowed to see the number of pla gene copies directly, the efficiency of hybridization was high; PCR detection was also positive. Conclusion Southern blot is suitable for detection of Pla fragment of Y. pestis.
  • DUAN Ran, LIANG Jun-rong, ZHANG Jing, CHEN Yu-huang, HAO Hui-jing, JING Huai-qi, WANG Xin
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 241-243. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.011
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    Objective Through intensive surveillance of three years in a row, Yersinia pestis was found within the focus, which highly supports the inner preservation theory of plague. Methods From 2013 to 2015 in four plague foci where the outbreak took place, Xingyi county in Guizhou province, Xilin and Longlin counties in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Luoping county in Yunnan province, samples of rodents were examined for Y. pestis, serum detection of rodent hosts and indicator animals were tested for F1 antibody; samples of rodents, dogs and pigs were isolated for Y. enterocolitica and Y. pseudotuberculosis. Pig and dog samples from plague free area in Guangxi and Guizhou provinces were also examined for Y. enterocolitica and Y. pseudotuberculosis. Diarrhea children ≤5 years old were surveyed for these two enteropathogens in plague free area of Guangxi. Results Rodents and indicator animals were found carrying the F1 antibody in natural plague foci during rest period. The isolation rate of Y. enterocolitica in animals of natural plague foci was 0.80%, 1.55% and 3.59% for rodents, dogs and pigs, the rate in plague free region was 3.86% and 12.71% for dogs and pigs. For pathogenic strains, it was 0.39% and 3.19% for dogs and pigs in natural plague foci, 1.19% and 7.43% in plague free regions. Yersinia pseudotuberculosis was only isolated in plague free areas. The infection rate in children (≤5 years old) with diarrhea in plague free area of Guangxi was 0.64%. Conclusion Yersinia pestis can still be found in natural plague foci during test period, proven by F1 antibody positive rodents and indicator animals, which highly supports the inner preservation theory of plague. The isolation rate of pathogenic Y. enterocolitica was higher in plague free area than plague foci, which is an evidence of cross immunity theory.
  • ZHANG Rong, SUN Ji-min, LING Feng, CAI Jian, GONG Zhen-yu
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 244-247. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.012
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    Objective To retrospectively analyze the hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) epidemics using SaTScan software in Zhejiang province, 2010-2014, providing a scientific evidences for establishing further prevention and control measures. Methods The cases of HFRS and county boundary map were collected from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The descriptive epidemiological method was used to conduct the three dimensional statistical analysis by SPSS 17.0 software, and the SaTScan 9.1.1 software was used to complete space-time scan. The results of exhibition were visualized using ArcMap 10.2 software. Results The pure spatial scan detected one primary cluster(Lishui), the log likelihood ratio was 85.16 (P<0.01); and 8 secondary clusters (Quzhou) (P<0.01). The pure time scan cluster was in 2014 (November-December). The space-time scan detected one primary cluster (Lishui) and one secondary cluster (Quzhou). Conclusion The epidemic of HFRS of Zhejiang province in 2010-2014 was relatively stable, but in some areas still had risk of outbreak. Prevention measures should be taken to control the epidemic situation.
  • WU Jia-tong, ZHANG Yi, ZHU Dan, LI Lan-hua
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 248-250. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.013
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    Objective To identify the transmission capacity of Babesia microti through Haemaphysalis japonica. Methods The larvae, nymphs, and adults of H. japonica were fed on BALB/c mice infected with B. microti. The engorged ticks were collected and maintained to the next stage. Ticks of the next stage or the offspring larvae were detected by nested PCR. NOD/SCID mice were then infested by adult ticks molting from nymphs that ingested the blood of infective mice, and the blood samples of NOD/SCID mice were then analyzed by PCR. Results None of the nymphs developed from larvae that fed on positive mice tested positive. Among adult ticks developed from nymphs that were exposed to positive mice, 40% of the females and none of the males tested positive. Among the 12 mice infested by infective adults, B. microti was detected in two NOD/SCID. None of the offspring larvae developed from adult ticks that fed on infected mice tested positive. Conclusion Experimental transstadial transmission of H. japonica for B. microti was proved in the nymph to adult route, but neither in the larvae to nymph routes nor transovarial transmission.
  • JU Wen-dong, YANG Fang, JIAO Dan, WANG Yan-mei, CHENG Cheng, XU Ning, HAN Xi-yu, GENG Cong, ZHAO De-shun, SUN Yi
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 251-254. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.014
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    Objective To investigate Bartonella infection in rodents at Mudanjiang airport in Heilongjiang province, China. Methods A total of 33 rodents were captured by night trapping and cage method, and their spleen were aseptically collected to detect Bartonella by PCR. The positive samples obtained were further identified through gene sequencing. Results The results showed that 6 positive samples of Bartonella in all rodents,infection prevalence was 18.18%, 5 of which were isolated from Apodemus agrarius, one from Rattus norvegicus. Results showed that at least 4 subtypes of Bartonella were found at Mudanjiang airport, including B. taylorii, B. phoceensis, B. grahamii that are pathogenic to humans, as well as an undetermined species. The results suggested the genotype diversity of Bartonella at Mudanjiang airport. Conclusion The prevalence of Bartonella infection in rodents at Mudanjiang airport poses a risk of transmission to human, and appropriate control measures should be taken into consideration.
  • Gaowa, YIN Xu-hong, GUO Sheng-chun, Wulantuya, CAO Min-zhi
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 255-257. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.015
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    Objective To analyze the reasons for antigen diversity of Anaplasma phagocytophilum grown in different cells. Methods The P44 transcripts were analyzed using nested RT-PCR, and the P44 proteins were produced as recombinant protein in vitro by insect cell-free protein synthesis system. Results We detected and characterized P44 transcript variants of A. phagocytophilum from THP-1 and HL60 cells. And our study demonstrated the presence of specific antibodies against the 3 type of rP44 proteins that prevailed in infected THP-1 and HL60 cells, probably being suitable as protein antigens for sero-diagnosis of human granulocytic anaplasmosis. Conclusion We demonstrated antigenic diversity of a variety of A. phagocytophilum grown in different cells.
  • WANG Jing, TANG Zhen-zhu, LIN Mei, CHEN Min-mei, ZHOU Kai-jiao, HE Wei-tao, YANG Yi-ping, TAN Yi
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 258-261. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.016
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    Objective To depict the occurrence and management of the first dengue fever (DF) outbreak in Nanning city in 2014, and analyze the cost-effectiveness of the measures of the prevention and control. Methods Data of dengue cases were collected between June and December in 2014, including the case reports, measures on dengue control and prevention, medical costs, financial resource, etc. The method of cost-effectiveness was used to evaluate the burden of DF outbreak. Results Totally 722 dengue cases were reported between June 13 and December 31 in 2014. The epidemic spread through the whole city, including 8 districts and 5 counties. Source of this outbreak was from Flower and Birds Market of Nanning city, Guangxi. There were 14 839 persons who avoided being infected and ¥49 980 000 being saved because of the emergency measures of mosquito control and breeding source elimination. The ratio of cost-effectiveness was 1:7.32. Conclusion The first local dengue fever outbreak of Nanning city in 2014 has been controlled by reducing the population of Aedes mosquito, and the cost-effectiveness analysis showed prevention and control measures of DF outbreak was effective.

  • SHI Xu-guang, SUN Ji-min, REN Jiang-ping, LING Feng
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 262-264. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.017
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    Objective To investigate the brucellosis infection and risk factors among occupational populations in Zhejiang province, and to provide scientific basis for preventive measures. Methods Occupational populations engaged in cultivation, transportation, trading, veterinarian services, fur making, marine fishing from October 2015 to March 2016 were selected for study. Rose bengal plate test (RBPT) and Serum agglutination test (SAT) were used for serological test. A case-control study was conducted to analyze the risk factors through logistic regression analysis. Results Among all 3 410 respondents, 105 were infected with brucellosis, with the infection rate of 3.08%. The difference of infection rate between male (3.10%) and female (3.02%) had no statistical significance (χ2=0.010, P=0.970). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that no wearing gloves and hand wound were found to be associated with the incidence of brucellosis. Conclusion Risk factors for the incidence of brucellosis in Zhejiang province were no wearing gloves and hand wound. Health education and intervention should be strengthened to improve the protection and awareness of brucellosis in occupational populations.
  • GAO Wen, HUANG Gang, MA Li-hua, WANG Xi-ming, HAN Xiao-li
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 265-268. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.018
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    Objective To evaluate the application of the autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model in the prediction of monthly rodent density. Methods The database of monthly rodent density in Hebei province from 2008 to 2014 was constructed with SPSS 21.0 software. A mathematic model was constructed using ARIMA model of 21.0 and used to predict the situation in 2015. Results The main rodents were Rattus norvegicus and Mus musculus in Hebei province. The rodent density presented seasonal periodicity during 2008 to 2014 in Hebei province and the seasonal distribution of R. norvegicus and M. musculus was the same. ARIMA (3, 1, 0)×(0, 1, 1)12 model best fitted the incidence of rodent density from January 2008 to December 2014. The actual average of rodent density in 2015 fell within the 95% confidence interval of prediction. Conclusion ARIMA model fits well in the prediction of rodent density, and can be applied to the information system of vector surveillance to predict the unusual rodent density.
  • LU Miao-gui, JIANG Qiao-ling, GONG Zhen-yu, NI Qing-xiang, MA Li-ming
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 269-273. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.019
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    According to reports in the literature and preserved Gamasid samples in Zhejiang province, through the complex evaluation and sorting, 53 species belonged to 27 genera,13 families were documented in Zhejiang province. This paper detailed the list of the names, distribution, and hosts.
  • YIN Xiao-ping, ZHAO Shan-shan, TIAN Yan-he, BA Te, ZHANG Jiang-guo, CHENG Tian-li, WANG Yuan-zhi
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 274-275. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.020
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    Objective To survey of ectoparasite and Yersinia pestis from Vormela peregusna in the China-Kazakhstan border. Methods The ectoparasites from V. peregusna were collected and identified by morphology. Also Y. pestis were tested in the V. peregusna samples during the 2007-2016 in the China-Kazakhstan border. Results A total 615 ticks (Haemaphysalis erinacei turanica, Ixodes redikorzevi, Rhipicephalus sanguineus and Ornithodors tartakovskyi)and 284 fleas (Xenopsylla minax, Echidnophaga oschanini, Nopsyllus laeviceps laeviceps and Pulex irritans)were collected from 14 V. peregusna, which belonged to 4 species, 4 genera, 2 families for both ectoparasites. In this study, H. erinacei turanica was predominant species in ticks and O. tartakovskyi was first collected. A new flea species P. irritans also was collected from the V. peregusna. Meanwhile, there was no positive for Y. pestis in 14 V. peregusna samples. Conclusion Diversity and large numbers of ectoparasites were found in V. peregusna. There is significant concern over plague epidemiology, and the infection situation need to be further monitored.
  • YAN Xiao-lan, XIE Juan, ZHANG Jian-feng, YU Li-ling, DU Hai-juan, YANG Ming-jin, WEN Li-yong
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 276-279. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.021
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    Objective To analyze the environment of snail distribution and the reason of snail existence in Zhejiang province during 2013-2015, to provide scientific basis for effective control of snails. Methods The data of snail surveillance during 2013-2015 were collected and analyzed. And then a questionnaire was sent, to collect data and performed related statistical analysis. Results Small number of snails were found every year in an area of 130.88 hm2. There were 3 691 snail spots but no infected snails were found. The distribution of environment mainly were ditch, paddy, nursery and aquaculture area. The proportion of nursery and aquaculture area of snail increased year by year. Respectively, accounted for 21.40% and 19.68%, 19.14% and 16.15%, 21.03% and 16.28% of the actual snail area in 2013 to 2015. By analysis by SPSS 19.0 software, during 2013-2015, four actual snail areas of compression rate ranged ditch > paddy > nursery > aquaculture area, the difference was statistically significant(χ2=58 028.360, 53 764.850, and 25 461.490, P<0.05). The nursery and the aquaculture area environment of compression rate was low. Conclusion There are still certain areas of snail in Zhejiang province, effect of nursery and aquaculture area of reproduction and diffusion of snail was gradually increased. Nurseries and aquaculture areas with snail breeding and proliferation need to be monitored, local feasible measures should be considered to reduce snail areas.
  • LONG Jiang, NIU Xiao-shan, WEN Jun, MAO Wen-juan, ZHONG Ting, LI Hong-yan, BAO Guo-qing, TAN Yu-hui, YU Liang, SUN He
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 280-282. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.022
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    Objective To study the infection of Borrelia burgdorferi among blood donors in Urumqi area. Methods We randomly selected 637 serum samples from blood donors in People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region which were collected from June 2013 to June 2014. All samples were analyzed by IFA to detect the IgM and IgG antibody to B. burgdorferi. Excel 2003 and SPSS 13.0 software were used for data analysis. Results A total of 637 blood donors were tested, 36 cases tested B. burgdorferi IgG positive, infection rate was 5.65%(36/637), 2 cases tested B. burgdorferi IgM positive, recent infection rate was 0.31%(2/637); 601 samples tested negative, percentage was 94.35%(601/637), there was no differences between sexes, ages, nations in B. burgdorferi infection(χ2=0.055, 0.111, 0.044, P=0.814, 0.990, 0.998). Conclusion There were B. burgdorferi infections among blood donors in Urumqi area, suggesting the need to detect the Lyme disease infection in natural epidemic focus of B. burgdorferi, for preventing the infection from spread by blood transfusion.

  • LIU Xiao-na, WU Neng-jian, WU Song-lin, CHEN Jing-yang, XIE Mei-lian, WANG De-quan
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 283-285. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.023
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    Objective To provide scientific information for the prediction and control of dengue fever by investigating vector species density and dengue virus infection in the second generation Aedes albopictus in Pingshan district of Shenzhen city. Methods Surveillance on the density of adult Ae. albopictus and larvae in different habitats were conducted by utilizing the methods of mosquito oviposition trap and Breteau index methods from April to August in 2016. Both larvae and eggs were collected and reared to adults in our laboratory. Nucleic acid was extracted and dengue virus was identified with real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR). Results The average mosquito and oviposition positive index(MOI)was 6.19; the park had the highest MOI and Breteau index(BI) with 7.91 and 10.68 respectively among different habitats; while among different months,the highest MOI and BI were in August with 10.28 and 15.42 respectively. A total of 1 190 Ae. albopictus tected negative for dengue virus. Conclusion Dengue virus in Ae. albopictus in Pingshan district was not detected, however, transmitting vectors were widely distributed and the density was high. A risk of local outbreak of dengue fever can be immediate by imported cases. Surveillance, prevention and control of dengue fever should be strengthened.

  • YUN Ling, WANG Rui-fu, ZHANG Zhi-kun, WANG Fu-cai, WANG Xiu-ying, LI Shu-shuang
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 286-290. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.024
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    Objective To investigate the community structure and seasonality of main vectors in Tangshan city in 2015, and to provide the scientific basis for vectors control and prevention of vector-borne diseases during the 2016 International Horticultural Exposition. Methods Light trap, cage trap,mouse trap and glue trap were used to catch mosquitoes, flies, rodents and cockroaches respectively in different urban and rural areas in Tangshan from January to December in 2015. Results The mosquitoes were mainly Culex pipiens pallens and Anopheles sinensis, the average density of mosquitoes was 2.65 per lamp hour, with the predominant species being Cx. pipiens pallens, which accounted for 99.42%. The flies were mainly Musca domestica, Lucilia sericata, Boettcherisca peregrina and Muscina stabulans. The average fly population density was 3.63 per cage, with the predominant species being B. peregrina, which accounted for 46.18%. The rodents were mainly Rattus norvegicus and Mus musculus, the average density of rodents was 0.32%, with the predominant species being R. norvegicus, which accounted for 52.17%. The cockroaches with the predominant species was Blattella germanica, the average density of cockroaches was 0.08 per sticky trap, and the infestation rates was 5.33%. Most mosquitoes and flies prevailed in May; the former became most active in July and the latter in June and September. Rats and cockroaches were observed throughout the year with relatively high density in May for rats and in July for cockroaches. Conclusion The community structure and seasonality of main vectors were preliminarily understood through monitoring to ensure the success of the 2016 World Horticultural Exposition and provide the basic information for vector-borne disease control and prevention.

  • LIN Chun-yan, YANG Xin-yan, CHEN Xue-wen, LIU Yi, ZHONG Wen-bing, WANG Xiao-hua, LIN Yi, CAI Fang
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 291-293. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.025
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    Objective To understand the density, population structure and seasonality of flies in Haikou city, for the purpose of providing scientific basis for prevention and control of flies and fly-borne diseases. Methods The density surveillance of flies was conducted once a month using cage trap method from 2011 to 2016. Each surveillance site covered 4 habitat types, including the farmer's market, the external environment of restaurants, the green belt and the residential area. Results There were totally 24 977 flies captured during 6 years, and the average density of flies was 16.63 flies per cage. It was showed that Chrysomya megacephala was the predominant fly species (with a percentage of 43.58%). The period with the highest fly density was from April to September every year. The average density of flies of the green belt was the highest (25.04 flies per cage), while that of the external environment of restaurants was the lowest (13.18 flies per cage), among different habitat types. Conclusion The density of flies declined significantly in Haikou city after 2013. However, the environmental management should still be strengthened in the future and the breeding places of flies should be removed timely. Meanwhile, targeted control methods should be taken during the peak time, in order to reduce the fly populations.
  • LEI Xiao-gang, PANG Song-tao, WANG Xin, CHEN Bao-zhong, WU Peng-bin, YU Yun-chun
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 294-295. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.026
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    Objective To analyze the infestation and insecticide resistance of cockroaches in Xi'an city, 2012-2015. Methods The sticky trap method was used to investigate the infestation of cockroaches, and pesticide membrane method was used to determine resistance. Results The population of cockroaches in Xi'an city was relatively steady, and consisted mainly of Blattella germanica, Periplaneta americana and P. japonica. Blattella germanica were the predominant species. The density of cockroach peaked from July to August. The resistant coefficient of B. germanica to deltamethrin, beta-cypermethrin, acephate and propoxur was 8.01, 3.18, 2.72, and 3.99 fold, respectively. Conclusion Blattella germanica was the predominant species, which developed moderate resistance to deltamethrin.
  • KANG Li, CAI Ting, PENG Jian-sheng, ZHANG Wei, LI Guo-zhen, HAN Si-qi, TIAN Zhan-feng
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 296-297. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.027
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    Objective To compare the efficacy of new rodenticide boxes and traditional glue boards, and search for new rodent control devices. Methods We put new rodenticide boxes and traditional glue boards in the front and back of 6 pigeon sheds in Xingyang city to compare the effect of two deratization devices. Results The new rodent control boxes and traditional glue boards showed no significant difference(P=0.690)in efficacy. After 10 d experiments, the mouse density was reduced for approximately 5.00%; 30 d later, the mouse density decreased below 1.00%, the deratization rate achieved was greater than 97.00%. Conclusion The new rodent control box is excellent, with advantages of being safe and environmentally friendly, so it can be used as an important technical means to control the rodent populations.
  • YANG Bo, LUO Cheng-wang, WANG Hai-tao
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 298-300. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.028
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    Objective To provide evidence for an efficient and productive acquirement of scientific research resources in disease control system, and to elucidate patterns in supply orders and disease control capability. Methods The laboratory consumable orders and regulation data were collected from China CDC from 2008 to 2015. Descriptive analysis and correlation analysis were used to discover the influence of laboratory reagent consumable materials on disease control ability. Results We found that during the eight years, domestic reagent supplies accounted for 21.90% of all reagents supplies, while imported reagent supplies accounted for 78.10%. The ratio of domestic and imported reagent was 0.30, and domestic and imported supplies ratio was 0.23. There was a positive correlation between reagent consumables and research outputs such as scientific publications. The correlation coefficients were 0.764, 0.712, P<0.05. Conclusion Most the laboratory reagents used in the study period was imported. The peaks of consumption were in June and December. Rational purchase of reagent supplies could promote the construction of disease control system, and contribute positively to the disease control management.
  • ZHOU Zu-mu
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 301-303. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.029
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    Zika virus infection in pregnant women can affect the development of nerve system in fetus and cause various adverse outcomes, such as microcephaly, various developmental defect of nerve system which has drawn greater attention. Plenty of evidence showed that Zika virus can spread by sexual route. Recent advances on the role of semen in the transmission of Zika virus and preventive measures against Zika virus in semen were reviewed in this paper.
  • ZHAO Ya-e
    Chines Journal of Vector Biology and Control. 2017, 28(3): 304-304. https://doi.org/10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2017.03.030
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