In Basic reproduction number R0 models of malaria, what is the parameter value range for "m-Mosquito density" of Anopheles mosquitoes?
Mosquito densities need to be determined in a given area at a given time by undertaking standard entomological methods such as human landing catches Or Densities per trap night etc. The value thus derived need to be substituted in the equation of BRP or vectorial capacity. There is no fixed value of mosquito densities for any given area
Interesting question.
Simply remember that there are more female mosquito for every one female human. Mosquitoes is the number one killer of mankind.
"Human landing catches" are useful, but being living bait can be dangerous. Some governments will not allow scientists to use HLC anymore because of the added risks, particularly if they are young and careless. HLC subjects should use protective (pesticide-treated?) clothing and headnets, or odor traps. Chicken baited flight traps, or CDC light traps, often with a light or candle reduce risk of disease. Two of our mosquito entomology PhDs went to Manaus, Brazil: The post-doc died and the other very nearly died-- of malaria. He became the U.S.A. prime authority on Lyme disease.
Yes, I agree with Dr David Arthur Carlson.
Though some researcher still follow "Human landing rate" , it is dangerous particularly while working in known malaria endemic areas.
In case it is mandatory; it is advisable to use a cased mosquito and insert human hand only after application of repellent liberally.
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