Small Bite, Big Threat: Deadly Infections Transmitted by Aedes Mosquitoes

by Jagriti Narang, Manika Khanuja

Overview

Mosquitoes are significant vectors that transmit various pathogens to humans and other mammals. Mosquitoes seem to be omnipresent and easily breed in climates favourable to them. Life cycle of the Aedes species of mosquitoes is similar to others of its genera. This book focuses on Aedes mosquitoes that are responsible for many dreadful diseases and discusses every stage in the life cycle of the species.

The contributing authors of this book have extensive teaching and research experience in the field of detection of viruses of Dengue, Chikungunya, yellow fever and West Nile. One of the contributing authors, Prof. Vinod Joshi, has researched on Dengue viruses for 17 years. The book provides a detailed account of the distribution of Aedes mosquitoes, their role as a vector and their control through various methods. Currently, there has been increased interest among researchers to mitigate the threat caused by Aedes mosquitoes and substantial investigation is being done on the mosquito’s history, in characterizing present circumstances and to collaborate future efforts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789814800860
Publisher:	Jenny Stanford Publishing
Publication date:	10/30/2020
Pages:	286
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jagriti Narang is assistant professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India, and has work experience of more than eight years.

Manika Khanuja is assistant professor at the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.

Table of Contents

Small Bite, Big Threat