Aedes poilicius DAN PELUANG MENJADI VEKTOR FILARIASIS DI INDONESIA
Abstract: Elephantiasis or
Filariasis lymphatic is parasitic infectious disease caused by filarial
wormsWuchereriabancrofti, Brugiamalayi, and Brugiatimori,and transmitted by
several types of mosquito (Anopheles, Aedes, Culex, MansoniadanArmigeres). This
is not a mortal disease but permanent disability that follows brings adverse
consequences in both health and socio-economy to either the sufferer or the
family.
Adult mosquito survey was conducted to figure out the existence of
mosquito species identified as the vector of specific disease in an area, to
know the bionomics and breeding ground. The above data were of high
significance for effective and efficient control.
Survey method used was spot survey in July 2013 in Paseh village,
Banjarmangu municipality, Banjarnegara Regency. Research materials and utility
were aspirator, paper cup, cotton, torchlight, rubber band and mosquito box.
Mosquito catching was done all day and night.
Evening catch found and identified two Aedespoilicius, the main
filariasis vector in Philippine and hasnever been reported as philariasis
vector or dengue fever in Indonesia.
The similar characteristics of natural environment and demography between
Indonesia and Philippine demand awareness of the possibility that this mosquito
becomes filariasis vector in Indonesia.
Penulis: Octavia Permata Sari,
Tutik Ida Rosanti, Sunaryo, Lieza Dwianasari, Fibi Niken Dwi Sari
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd140352
