Bisia Marina, Balatsos Georgios, Beleri Stavroula, Tegos Nikolaos, Zavitsanou Evangelia, LaDeau Shannon L, Sotiroudas Vasilis, Patsoula Eleni, Michaelakis Antonios
Laboratory of Insects and Parasites of Medical Importance, Scientific Directorate of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 145 61 Kifissia, Greece.
Laboratory for the Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, Department of Public Health Policy, School of Public Health, University of West Attica, 115 21 Athens, Greece.
Insects. 2024 Sep 20;15(9):724. doi: 10.3390/insects15090724.
The expansion of the tiger mosquito, a vector that can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika virus, poses a growing threat to global health. This study focuses on the entomological surveillance of Kastellorizo, a remote Greek island affected by its expansion. This research employs a multifaceted approach, combining KAP survey (knowledge, attitude, practices), mosquito collection using adult traps and human landing catches, and morphological and molecular identification methods. Results from questionnaires reveal community awareness and preparedness gaps, emphasizing the need for targeted education. Mosquito collections confirm the presence of the , and mosquitoes, highlighting the importance of surveillance. This study underscores the significance of community engagement in entomological efforts and proposes a citizen science initiative for sustained monitoring. Overall, this research provides essential insights for developing effective mosquito control programs in remote island settings, thereby emphasizing the importance of adopting a One Health approach to mitigate the spread of vector-borne diseases.
白纹伊蚊是一种能够传播登革热、基孔肯雅热和寨卡病毒等疾病的病媒，其分布范围的扩大对全球健康构成了日益严重的威胁。本研究聚焦于对受其扩张影响的希腊偏远岛屿卡斯泰洛里佐岛进行昆虫学监测。本研究采用了多方面的方法，将KAP调查（知识、态度、实践）、使用成蚊诱捕器和人饵诱捕法收集蚊子以及形态学和分子鉴定方法相结合。问卷调查结果揭示了社区在意识和准备方面的差距，强调了开展针对性教育的必要性。蚊子采集证实了 、 和 蚊子的存在，凸显了监测的重要性。本研究强调了社区参与昆虫学工作的重要性，并提出了一项公民科学倡议以进行持续监测。总体而言，本研究为在偏远岛屿地区制定有效的蚊虫控制计划提供了重要见解，从而强调了采用“同一健康”方法来减轻病媒传播疾病传播的重要性。
