Malaria Transmission in Northwestern Argentina
Author Information
Author(s): Dantur Juri María J, Zaidenberg Mario, Claps Guillermo L, Santana Mirta, Almirón Walter R
Primary Institution: Instituto Superior de Entomología 'Dr. Abraham Willink', Facultad de Ciencias, Naturales e Instituto Miguel Lillo, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán
Hypothesis
The study investigates the relationship between climatic variables and the distribution of malaria vectors and cases in two localities in north-western Argentina.
Conclusion
The study found that maximum mean temperature significantly influences the abundance of malaria vectors and the incidence of malaria cases in both localities.
Supporting Evidence
- The study collected 4224 specimens in El Oculto and 572 in Aguas Blancas.
- In El Oculto, no marked seasonality was found, while Aguas Blancas showed high abundance at the end of spring and beginning of summer.
- Maximum mean temperature was the most important variable affecting mosquito populations in both localities.
Takeaway
This study looks at how weather affects mosquito populations and malaria cases in two places in Argentina, showing that warmer temperatures can lead to more mosquitoes and more malaria.
Methodology
The study used Random Effect Poisson Regression to analyze the relationship between climatic variables and the abundance of malaria vectors and cases.
Limitations
The study's predictions for malaria cases in El Oculto did not match observed cases, suggesting potential issues with the model or other influencing factors.
Participant Demographics
{"El_Oculto":{"total_population":73,"children":41,"adults":32},"Aguas_Blancas":{"men":672,"women":731}}
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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