登革Ⅱ型病毒经白纹伊蚊滞育卵的传递

采用C6/36细胞培养分离病毒的方法检测感染登革Ⅱ型病毒的白纹伊蚊Aedes albopictus滞育卵孵化的F₁代蚊虫感染率,从第一个生殖营养周期子代蚊虫中未分离到病毒,第二与第三生殖营养周期子代蚊虫最低感染率没有显著性差异（χ²=0.01,P＞0.0 5）,感染子代的批阳性率为9.1%,最低感染率为1∶330;间接免疫荧光检测结果表明感染登革Ⅱ型病毒的白纹伊蚊滞育卵孵化的子代成蚊能通过叮咬将登革病毒传播给敏感乳鼠。这些研究结果表明登革病毒能在媒介滞育卵内存活并传至子代,子代蚊虫能通过叮咬敏感宿主水平传播病毒。     

白纹伊蚊卵滞育的实验观察

对两个地理品系的白纹伊蚊卵期滞育的实验观察表明:白纹伊蚊宜兴品系(约北纬31°N)不仅亲代受短光照作用后可诱导卵期发生滞育,而且卵期仍具有光照敏感性;海南岛品系(约北纬18°N)中,光期变化不能诱导卵期滞育.宜兴品系卵滞育率随亲代光期缩短而增高的现象只发生在一定范围内(约L:D=9:15到L:D=15:9).卵滞育还受卵期低温、干燥以及孵化时水中溶解氧的影响.卵进入深度滞育是多种环境因素作用的结果.     

白纹伊蚊和埃及伊蚊对基孔肯雅病毒的易感性和传播性的研究

用４株基孔肯雅病毒经口感染白纹伊蚊和埃及伊蚊,进行了易感性和传播性的研究。结果表明,这两种蚊虫对基孔肯雅病毒易感。无论白纹伊蚊或埃及伊蚊,感染后第５－６天即可通过吸血将病毒传播给乳鼠,至第８－１３天,传播率可高达５５．５５％－１００％。感染蚊亦可经叮咬将病毒传播给小鸡。埃及伊蚊的易感性和传播率高于白纹伊蚊。实验还发现,不同来源毒株之间存在一定差异,如分离自云南白纹伊蚊的Ｍ８１株的感染率和传播率均高于其它毒株。这些结果表明,白纹伊蚊和埃及伊蚊在基孔肯雅病毒的保存和传播中起重要作用。     

白纹伊蚊感染登革Ⅱ型病毒后的屏障

以高、低两种浓度病毒液分别经胸接种和经口感染海南株白纹伊蚊Aedes albopictus后,经不同时间内对蚊虫中肠、脑、神经节和涎腺进行IFA染色检查.比较各器官感染率后可知该蚊存在中肠感染屏障(mesenteronal infection barrier MIB)、中肠释放屏障(mesenteronal escape barrier,MEB)和涎腺感染屏障(salivary gland infection barrier,SGIB)并且各屏障率分别与时间及剂量呈负相关.     

不同植物浸液对白纹伊蚊的产卵引诱作用

应用孕卵蚊虫粘捕法现场测试不同植物浸液对白纹伊蚊Aedes albopictus(Skuse)的产卵引诱作用,发现樟树叶、黄杨叶、狗尾草、绊根草、玉兰叶和竹叶的浸液现场诱蚊效果与自来水对照没有显著的差异;竹叶、玉兰叶、狗尾草和绊根草室内发酵21、30和45d的现场诱蚊效果没有显著的差异,而应用诱卵器法显示:竹叶、玉兰、狗尾草、绊根草植物浸液和自来水对照的诱卵数却差异显著。现场试验发现自来水、室外积水和蚊虫饲养水对白纹伊蚊的引诱效果没有显著的差异。     

中国白纹伊蚊亚组伊蚊的研究Ⅱ.幼虫

中国白纹伊蚊亚组（Ae.albopictus subgroup）包括的9种蚊虫及其成蚊的校订、检索和记述,已见前文（陆,1982）。本文系对本亚组种类的幼虫,作类似的报告。     

蚊媒介在登革病毒感染中的研究进展

近年来,登革病毒感染引起人类疾病的发病率在全球范围呈逐年上升趋势,已成为世界上分布广、发病率高、危害较大的一种虫媒病毒性疾病。研究虫媒病毒与蚊媒介之间的关系,对预防传染病具有重要意义。本文就近年来这方面的研究进展作一综述。     

从贵州白纹伊蚊体内分离到一株2型登革病毒

从贵州省独山县麻尾镇白纹伊蚊标本中分离到一株病毒,用抗DEN 14型单克隆抗体经间接免疫荧光法和RTPCR产物酶切分型鉴定为DEN2,并对其 NS1和E基因RTPCR产物进行部分基因序列测定,与DEN2 NGC株比较,麻尾株的NS1基因区有7个碱基发生点突变,E基因区有1个碱基的插入,两个序列被GenBank收录,编号分别为AY277402、AY278226;麻尾分离株与其他9株DEN2型病毒进行系统发育关系的分析,结果显示与D243株系统进化关系最近;证明贵州省存在DEN感染的自然循环。     

白纹伊蚊寿命的研究:实验室内雌蚊的存活

在实验室条件下观察白纹伊蚊雌蚊的存活情况,取得如下结果: (一)测定不同温湿度组合条件下白纹伊蚊的半数致死期(LT₅₀),证明此蚊的致死高温为40℃(LT₅₀=0.90小时,致死低温为-5℃,LT₅₀=0.85小时)。在30℃和35℃温度中,存活期直接受相对湿度的影响,湿度愈大则存活期愈长。 (二)恒温室(25±1℃;80±5%RH)内连续8年观察笼内雌蚊的平均寿命约为30—40天。雌蚊寿命可因饲养条件不同而呈现一定范围的变动。 (三)根据实验室和野外7种不同条件下的寿命数据绘制存活曲线,均呈“中间型”说明同一种群内个体的死亡速率,在早期增加缓慢,接近中期发展迅速,至晚期又迁延持久。最长寿个体的寿命约为平均寿命的2倍或2倍以上。种群的死亡过程可因环境条件恶化而加速,但这一过程无论快慢,多数个体仍表现出相对集中的寿命范围。 (四)结合文献资料进行分析讨论后,认为白纹伊蚊在中温、高湿和食物充足的条件下具有较长的寿命期,能耐受较高的饲养密度,但抗寒力较差,与埃及伊蚊的高温和低温致死点十分相近,同具暖区蚊种的特点。     

Herpetomonas,with Bacterium-like Inclusions,in Malaysian Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus*

SYNOPSIS Herpetomonas sp. was found repeatedly in the Malpighian tubules of laboratory-reared male and female Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in Malaysia. The flagellates occurred irregularly, in batches, and were absent during long periods. The data suggest an exogenous source of infection for the mosquitoes, presumably from another insect, probably of another genus. Thirty to 40% of the flagellates of Aedes contained intracytoplasmic rod-shaped structures strongly resembling bacteria. These were found often in groups suggesting intracellular multiplication. They were passed to the Herpetomonas daughter cells during division. Parasitism of Aedes by Herpetomonas is extremely unusual, only one previous record, an inconclusive one, having been found. Parasitism by Herpetomonas containing bacterium-like rods has apparently never been reported.     

Effects of temperature and diet on development and interspecies competition in Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus

We asked whether climate change might affect the geographic distributions of Aedes aegypti (L.) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse) (Diptera: Culicidae). We tested the effects of temperature, diet and the presence of congeneric species on the performance of immature stages of these two aedine species in the laboratory. Mosquitoes in three different species-density combinations were reared at four constant temperatures (20 °C, 25 °C, 30 °C, 35 °C) on low- or high-level diets. Of the four temperatures tested, mortality increased only at 35 °C in both species. Mortality was higher on the high-level diet than on the low-level diet at 35 °C, but not at other temperatures. The presence of congeneric species had a significant positive effect on mortality in Ae. albopictus, but not in Ae. aegypti. Both species developed more quickly at higher temperatures within the range of 20-30 °C; development was not enhanced at 35 °C. Population growth of Ae. albopictus was more stable, regardless of diet and temperature; that of Ae. aegypti varied more according to these two factors. These species-specific attributes may help to explain the latitudinal distribution of the mosquitoes and degree of species dominance where they are sympatric.     

Pyrethroid resistance in Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus from Port‐au‐Prince,Haiti

In Port‐au‐Prince, Haiti, the status of insecticide resistance has not recently been evaluated for Aedes aegypti (L) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse) populations. No prophylactics exist for dengue, so prevention is only through vector control methods. An earthquake occurred in Haiti on January 12, 2010, with a magnitude of 7.0 Mw that devastated the area. Dengue became a major concern for the humanitarian relief workers that entered the country. Bottle bioassays were conducted in the field on adult mosquitoes reared from larvae collected from the grounds of the U.S. Embassy and from an adjacent neighborhood in eastern Port‐au‐Prince, Haiti. At the CDC, Fort Collins, CO, bioassays, molecular, and biochemical assays were performed on mosquitoes reared from field‐collected eggs. A small percentage of the population was able to survive the diagnostic dose in bioassays run in Haiti. Mosquitoes tested at the CDC demonstrated no phenotypic resistance. A variety of factors could be responsible for the discrepancies between the field and lab data, but temperature and larval nutrition are probably most important. Knowledge of localized resistance and underlying mechanisms helps in making rational decisions in selection of appropriate and effective insecticides in the event of a dengue outbreak.     

Frequency of pyrethroid resistance in Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Thailand

Thirty‐two Aedes aegypti populations collected throughout Thailand and five populations of Aedes albopictus from southern Thailand were subjected to standard WHO contact bioassays to assess susceptibility to three commonly used synthetic pyrethroids: permethrin, deltamethrin, and lambda‐cyhalothrin. A wide degree of physiological response to permethrin was detected in Ae. aegypti, ranging from 56.5% survival (Lampang, northern Thailand) to only 4% (Kalasin in northeastern and Phuket in southern Thailand). All 32 populations of Ae. aegypti were found to have evidence of incipient resistance (62.5%) or levels of survival deemed resistant (37.5%) to permethrin. Four populations of Ae. albopictus were found with incipient resistance (97 – 80% mortality) and one with resistance (< 80%) to permethrin. The majority of Ae. aegypti populations (68.7%) was susceptible (> 98% mortality) to deltamethrin, with incipient resistance (observed 97–82% mortality) in other localities. In contrast, all populations of Ae. aegypti were completely susceptible (100% mortality) to the recommended operational dosage of lambda‐cyhalothrin. All five populations of Ae. albopictus were found completely susceptible to both deltamethrin and lambda‐cyhalothrin. Evidence of defined incipient or resistance to synthetic pyrethroids mandates appropriate response and countermeasures to mitigate further development and spread of resistance. In light of these findings, we conclude that routine and comprehensive susceptibility monitoring of dengue mosquito vectors to synthetic pyrethroids should be a required component of resistance management policies and disease control activities.     

State‐wide survey of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Florida

Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are invasive mosquito species with geographic ranges that have oscillated within Florida since their presence was first documented. Local transmission of dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses serves as evidence of the public health importance of these two species. It is important to have detailed knowledge of their distribution to aid in mosquito control efforts and understand the risk of arbovirus transmission to humans. Through a partnership involving the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cooperative Extension Service and the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory; the Florida Department of Health; and mosquito control agencies throughout Florida, a container mosquito surveillance program involving all life stages was launched in the summer of 2016 to detect the presence of Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus. Results from this survey were mapped to provide a picture of the current known distribution of Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus in Florida. Aedes aegypti and/or Ae. albopictus were detected in the 56 counties that were part of the survey. Only Aedes albopictus was detected in 26 counties, primarily in the panhandle region of Florida. The results of this work underscore the importance of maintaining container mosquito surveillance in a state where chikungunya, dengue, and Zika viruses are present and where there is continued risk for exotic arbovirus introductions.     

Oviposition by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus: Influence of congeners and of oviposition site characteristics

We investigated the oviposition behavior of Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus. In particular we examined whether small‐scale site characteristics and the presence of conspecifics or congeners altered oviposition by these mosquitoes. Various combinations of females of the two species were allowed to oviposit inside cages among either vegetation (potted plants) or structural components (wood and concrete blocks). Numbers of eggs deposited per female were compared between species, sides, and treatments. Most significant differences between treatments and species involved differences between single species and mixed species treatments. Ae. aegypti deposited more eggs/female in the vegetation side than in the structure side whereas the opposite pattern was evident for Ae. albopictus. Ae. aegypti females had higher frequency of skip oviposition than Ae. albopictus. An average of 63% of the containers in the two‐species treatments contained eggs of both species, with more frequent joint occurrences observed in the treatment with three females of each species than in the treatments with one of each. Our results point to the existence of various interactions between gravid Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus females at or near the oviposition sites but further experimental work is necessary to fully characterize the interactions and their specific mechanisms.     

The effect of photoperiod on life history and blood‐feeding activity in Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)

Several studies have examined how climatic variables such as temperature and precipitation may affect life history traits in mosquitoes that are important to disease transmission. Despite its importance as a seasonal cue in nature, studies investigating the influence of photoperiod on such traits are relatively few. This study aims to investigate how photoperiod alters life history traits, survival, and blood‐feeding activity in Aedes albopictus (Skuse) and Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus). We performed three experiments that tested the effects of day length on female survival, development time, adult size, fecundity, adult life span, and propensity to blood feed in Ae. albopictus and Ae. aegypti. Each experiment had three photoperiod treatments: 1) short‐day (10L:14D), 2) control (12L:12D), and 3) long‐day (14L:10D). Aedes albopictus adult females were consistently larger in size when reared in short‐day conditions. Aedes aegypti adult females from short‐day treatments lived longer and were more likely to take a blood meal compared to other treatments. We discuss how species‐specific responses may reflect alternative strategies evolved to increase survival during unfavorable conditions. We review the potential impacts of these responses on seasonal transmission patterns, such as potentially increasing vectorial capacity of Ae. aegypti during periods of shorter day lengths.