A5036476675- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Merger and Competition Analysis
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- European and International Law Studies
- Malaria Research and Control
- Intellectual Property Law
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Law, Economics, and Judicial Systems
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- EU Law and Policy Analysis
- European and International Contract Law
- Livestock and Poultry Management
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- World Trade Organization Law
- Corporate Governance and Law
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
University of Bradford
2024
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
2024
Finnish Museum of Natural History
2024
University of Helsinki
2024
Minehead Community Hospital
2024
University of Leeds
2012-2023
Northern Territory Health Services
2007-2022
University of East Anglia
2012-2020
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
2016
Government of Western Australia Department of Health
1986-2015
Recent reports of a novel group flaviviruses that replicate only in mosquitoes and appear to spread through insect populations via vertical transmission have emerged from around the globe. To date, there is no information on presence or prevalence these insect-specific (ISFs) Australian mosquito species. assess whether such viruses occur locally, we used reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) flavivirus universal primers are specific NS5 gene detect pools collected Northern...
Shoshonitic volcanism began in Fiji within 50 km of and 0.5 m.y. after formation a transverse rift which broke the oceanic Vitiaz Arc across strike. basalts erupted from 10 volcanoes along three lineaments for up to 225 away strike, 5.5 3.0 Ma, during Fiji's “incipient rifting stage.” Three shoshonitic suites are distinguished based on differentiation‐normalized alkali contents, but K‐Rb‐Ba‐Sr, P‐rare earth element (REE), Ti‐Zr‐Hf enrichments occur independent each other. Enrichments...
Dengue transmission in Australia is currently restricted to Queensland, where the vector mosquito Aedes aegypti established. Locally acquired infections have been reported only from urban areas north-east of state, most abundant. Considerable attention has drawn potential impact climate change on dengue distribution within Australia, with projections for substantial rises incidence and associated increasing temperatures. However, historical data show that much previously sustained both...
Effective arbovirus surveillance is essential to ensure the implementation of control strategies, such as mosquito suppression, vaccination, or dissemination public warnings. Traditional strategies employed for surveillance, detection virus virus-specific antibodies in sentinel animals, hematophagous arthropods, have limitations an early-warning system. A system was recently developed that involves collecting mosquitoes CO2-baited traps, where insects expectorate on sugar-baited nucleic acid...
Background The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is an important vector of dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses a highly invasive aggressive biter. Established populations this species were first recognised in Australia 2005 when they discovered on islands the Torres Strait, between mainland Papua New Guinea. A control program was implemented with original goal eliminating Ae. albopictus from Strait. We describe evolution management strategies that provide template for can be adopted...
Here we describe Casuarina virus (CASV), a new in the family Mesoniviridae. This is first report of mesonivirus Australia, which extends geographical range this to 3 continents. The was isolated 2010 from Coquillettidia xanthogaster mosquitoes during surveillance suburbs Darwin, capital Northern Territory. Cryo-electron microscopy CASV virions revealed spherical particles 65 nm size with large club-shaped projections approximately 15 length. most closely related Alphamesonivirus 1, only...
Abstract Background: The last epidemic of Australian encephalitis occurred in 1974. Since then, cases have been reported from the Kimberley Western Australia (WA). Aims: To describe epidemiology and clinical features Northern Territory (NT) Australia. Methods: Review presenting to Royal Darwin Hospital 1987–1996 review sentinel chicken surveillance for viruses. Results: Sixteen patients were identified; ten NT six WA. Cases years 1987, 1988, 1991 1993. Infection was acquired throughout...
Abstract Background The mosquito Culex annulirostris Skuse (Diptera: Culicidae) is the major vector of endemic arboviruses in Australia and also responsible for establishment Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) southern Papua New Guinea (PNG) as well its incursions into northern Australia. mainland are separated by a small stretch water, Torres Strait, islands. While there has been regular JEV activity on these islands, not established despite an abundance Cx. porcine amplifying hosts. Despite...
The growing demand for efficient and effective mosquito control requires a better understanding of vector population dynamics how these are modified by endogenous exogenous factors. A long‐term (11‐year) monitoring data set describing the relative abundance saltmarsh ( Aedes vigilax ) in greater Darwin region, northern Australia, was examined suite Gompertz‐logistic (GL) models with without hypothesized environmental correlates (high tide frequency, rainfall, humidity). High frequency...
The character of alkalic volcanism in Fiji changed at about 3 Ma when the mode formation adjacent Lau back arc basin shifted from rifting to active spreading, leaving as a remnant arc. geochemical change occurred throughout within 500,000 years age oldest magnetic anomaly Basin. shoshonitic during stage ocean island basaltic (OIB) spreading stage. Fijian OIBs have Nb/La ratios >1.0 and are divided into two types on basis enrichment levels incompatible elements. less enriched type...
Summary Objectives To describe the epidemiology of Ross River virus (RRV) infection in endemic Darwin region tropical northern Australia and to develop a predictive model for RRV infections. Methods Analysis laboratory confirmed cases between 01 January 1991 30 June 2006, together with climate, tidal mosquito data collected weekly over study period from 11 trap sites around Darwin. The was described, correlations various lag times were performed, followed by Poisson modelling determine best...
SUMMARY The adaptive traits which enable natural vegetation to withstand destruction of their aerial parts differ with species and environment. In this paper the vegetative reproduction a number woody perennial in Katherine-Darwin region are examined relation damage agencies, particularly fire. ecological significance these land use management discussed.
In 2005, a widespread infestation of Aedes albopictus was discovered in the Torres Strait, region between northern Australia and New Guinea. To contain this species, an eradication program implemented 2006. However, progress is impeded by difficulty morphologically separating Ae. larvae from endemic species scutellaris. study, three real-time TaqMan polymerase chain reaction assays that target ribosomal internal transcribed spacer 1 were developed to rapidly identify aegypti, albopictus,...
There is considerable debate at present, particularly in the Member States of European Union, concerning necessity and appropriateness imposing custodial sentences upon individuals who have engaged cartel activity. The vast majority those contributing to this focused on punishment theory (economic) deterrence. Little room devoted retribution or consideration 'moral wrongfulness' This article posits that issue a central criminalization, irrespective whether it deterrence informs debate. By...
Abstract Mosquitoes are a major vector for tropical diseases, so understanding aspects that modify their population dynamics is vital control and protecting human health. Maximising the efficiency of strategies reducing transmission risk requires as first step intrinsic vectors. We fitted set density‐dependent density‐independent models to long‐term time series six mosquito species from northern Australia. The models’ strength evidence was assessed using Akaike's Information Criterion (AIC c...
In Brisbane during October 1988 one larva of the exotic dengue vector Aedes albopictus (Skuse) was collected by quarantine officers from a consignment used vehicle tyres imported Asia. Although this is not first report mosquito in Australia, finding sufficient importance to change procedures. Subsequently Darwin June 1989, two Ae. larvae were recovered an ovitrap located near wharves. This article reviews global expansion species and, on basis previous imports into suggests that may already...
Dengue outbreaks occur regularly in parts of northern Queensland, Australia, and there is concern that these may spread with the introduction range expansion two main vectors Aedes aegypti (L.) albopictus (Skuse). Problems encountered separating larvae endemic exotic container mosquito species resulted development a polymerase chain reaction diagnostic procedure uses restriction enzyme to cut internal transcribed spacer region 1 ribosomal DNA separate Ae. from number common local which can...
Dengue outbreaks occur regularly in parts of northern Queensland, Australia, and there is concern that these may spread with the introduction range expansion two main vectors Aedes aegypti (L.) albopictus (Skuse). Problems encountered separating larvae endemic exotic container mosquito species resulted development a polymerase chain reaction diagnostic procedure uses restriction enzyme to cut internal transcribed spacer region 1 ribosomal DNA separate Ae. from number common local which can...