A5077190945- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Travel-related health issues
- Polar Research and Ecology
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
UK Health Security Agency
2022-2025
University of Reading
2024
Public Health England
2013-2022
Wiltshire Council
2022
Albany Molecular Research (United States)
2009
Philips (Finland)
2009
The Antarctic is considered to be a pristine environment relative other regions of the Earth, but it increasingly vulnerable invasions by marine, freshwater and terrestrial non-native species. Peninsula region (APR), which encompasses Peninsula, South Shetland Islands Orkney Islands, far most invaded part Antarctica continent. risk introduction invasive species APR likely increase with predicted increases in intensity, diversity distribution human activities. Parties that are signatories...
Abstract Mosquitoes are widely distributed across the United Kingdom (UK) and shifts in their distribution, particularly those known for nuisance-biting behaviour, expected to lead an increase enquiries directed towards Local Authorities (LAs) Environmental Health teams. The Mosquito Nuisance Control questionnaire aims gather data on current recent mosquito nuisance biting assess local authority capabilities around control. This has been conducted approximately every decade UK since 1970....
The recent emergence in Europe of invasive mosquitoes and mosquito-borne disease associated with both native mosquito species has prompted intensified vector research most European countries. Central to the efforts are monitoring surveillance activities order assess current occurrence, distribution and, when possible, abundance, permit early detection spread competent vectors. As active collection, e.g. by trapping adults, dipping preimaginal developmental stages or ovitrapping, is usually...
The genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae, includes a number of important arthropod-transmitted human pathogens such as dengue viruses, West Nile virus, Japanese encephalitis virus and yellow fever virus. In addition, the flaviviruses without known vertebrate reservoir, which have been detected only in insects, particularly mosquitoes, cell fusing agent Kamiti River Culex flavivirus, Aedes Quang Binh Nakiwogo Calbertado Reports detection these viruses with no recognized pathogenic role...
The risk posed to the United Kingdom by West Nile virus (WNV) has previously been considered low, due absence or scarcity of main Culex sp. bridge vectors. mosquito modestus is widespread in southern Europe, where it acts as principle vector WNV. This species was not thought be present Kingdom.Mosquito larval surveys carried out 2010 identified substantial populations Cx. at two sites marshland southeast England. Host-seeking-adult traps placed a third site indicate that relative seasonal...
Background With medically important arboviruses such as West Nile virus (WNV) circulating in Europe and Usutu (USUV) currently present the UK, it is imperative to identify areas UK at risk of establishment spread these viruses. Here, we describe a comprehensive nationwide field surveillance study conducted during July 2023 map distribution WNV USUV competent vectors: Culex pipiens biotype pipiens, molestus, torrentium, across England Wales. Methods Mosquitoes were sampled for 3 trap nights...
The recent implication of Dermacentor reticulatus (Ixodida: Ixodidae) in the transmission canine babesiosis U.K. has highlighted lack accurate published data on its distribution this country. This paper aims to collate and appraise historical for D. , supplement such with more surveillance report field sampling conducted during 2009–2016. These updated facilitate better understanding current tick which will inform disease risk assessments. There appear be four known regions currently occurs,...
In recent years, the known distribution of vector-borne diseases in Europe has changed, with much new information also available now on status vectors United Kingdom (UK). For example, 2016, UK reported their first detection non-native mosquito Aedes albopictus, which is a vector for dengue and chikungunya virus. 2010, Culex modestus, principal West Nile virus was detected large numbers Thames estuary. tick-borne diseases, data changing Lyme borreliosis tick vector, Ixodes ricinus, recently...
As part of efforts to more fully understand the potential risks posed by West Nile virus (WNV) and Usutu (USUV) in UK, following on from previous reports a bridge vector Culex modestus for these viruses, at wetland sites North Kent, mosquito surveillance was undertaken widely across Isle Sheppey, Hoo Peninsula Kent mainland. Larval surveys were conducted Mosquito Magnet® adult traps used collect mosquitoes. Pools female mosquitoes tested presence WNV using real-time reverse transcriptase...
In Europe, the air-borne accidental introduction of exotic mosquito species (EMS) has been demonstrated using surveillance schemes at Schiphol International Airport (Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Based upon these findings and given increasing volume air transport movements per year, establishment EMS after via aircraft is being considered a potential risk. Here we present airport results performed by Centre for Monitoring Vectors Netherlands, Exotic Mosquitoes (MEMO) project in Belgium,...
Usutu virus (USUV) is an emerging zoonotic arbovirus in Europe, where it primarily impacts Eurasian blackbirds (Turdus merula). For mosquito-borne viruses to persist temperate areas, transovarial transmission vectors or overwintering either hosts diapausing must occur facilitate autochthonous transmission. We undertook surveillance of and 2021 elucidate whether USUV had overwintered the United Kingdom (UK) following its initial detection there 2020. From 175 dead bird submissions, we...
Abstract Invasive non‐native species (INNS) are recognized as a major threat to island biodiversity, ecosystems, and economies globally. Preventing high‐risk INNS from being introduced is the most cost‐effective way avoid their adverse impacts. We applied horizon scanning approach identify potentially in United Kingdom Overseas Territories (OTs), ranging Antarctica Caribbean, Pacific Atlantic. High‐risk were identified according potential for arrival, establishment, likely impacts on...
Abstract Culex ( Barraudius ) modestus is an important vector of West Nile virus (WNV) in Europe and it has the potential to play a bridge role future WNV transmission UK. Here we provide update on known distribution species England based adult larval data, characterise preferred Cx. habitats, present data from sites where occur. primarily found south-east England, particularly North Kent, Thames Estuary, along Essex coast, as far east Orford Ness, Suffolk, Rainham Marshes, Essex, West....
We engaged in field studies of native mosquitoes a Cambridgeshire Fen, investigating a) the habitat specificity and seasonal dynamics our fauna an intensively managed wetland, b) impact water-level ditch management, c) their colonization arable reversion to flooded grassland wetland expansion project. Studies from April October, 2010 collected 14,000 adult (15 species) over 292 trap-nights ∼4,000 pre-imaginal (11 species). Open floodwater species (Aedes caspius Aedes cinereus, 43.3%) wet...
Non-native invasive mosquitoes have for many years made incursions into Europe, and are now established in European countries. The continued importation of potential vectors their expansion within Europe increases establishment the UK. Coupled with increasing numbers returning dengue chikungunya infected travellers, exists transmission vector borne disease new regions. To ensure a cost-effective risk assessment preparedness strategy UK employs multi-faceted approach to surveillance...
Tick infestations on small mammals were studied from April to November, 2010, in deciduous woodland southern England order determine whether co-infestations with tick stages occurred mammals, a key requirement for endemic transmission of tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV). A total 217 was trapped over 1,760 trap nights. Yellow-necked mice (Apodemus flavicollis) made up the majority (52.5%) animals, followed by wood (A. sylvaticus) 35.5% and bank voles (Myodes glareolus) 12%. 970 ticks...
Abstract Understanding the variation in Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. infection rates Ixodes ricinus ticks is important for assessing potential Lyme borreliosis transmission. This study aimed to investigate of B. bacteria I. across 24 field sites England and Wales, focussing on protected recreational areas National Parks (NPs) Areas Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), provide comparable data multiple years assess spatio‐temporal changes infection. Working with park rangers, questing were...
Usutu virus (USUV), which is closely related to West Nile (WNV), sharing a similar ecology and transmission cycle, was first reported in the UK southeast of England 2020. Both USUV WNV are emerging zoonotic viruses hosted by wild birds. The 2020 finding raised awareness this highlighted importance understanding seasonality Culex pipiens sensu lato (Cx. s.l.), main enzootic vector these viruses. Zoos prime locations for trapping mosquitoes because their infrastructure, security, range...