Assessing the Risk of Zika Virus to Hong Kong Residents through invasion of Infected Mosquitoes through Seaports
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
The global expansion of Zika virus is of great concern to medical and public health officials. Identifying routes of entry into areas where suitable vectors are present and providing information concerning integrated mosquito management is critical to the prevention and control of Zika virus and its vectors. The Bioagent Transport and Environmental Modeling System (BioTEMS) has been used for modeling and planning of defense against biological weapons of mass destruction and infectious disease. Because of the important role maritime ports often play in the invasion of medically important mosquito species, port areas on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island were evaluated for susceptibility of introduction of ZIKAV. Integrated mosquito management zones and surveillance sites were identified. BioTEMS has been used to accurately predict the expansion of Zika virus in Brazil and the USA. In Hong Kong, BioTEMS accurately predicted where local dengue virus transmission occurred. BioTEMS was used to evaluate the risk of Zika virus invasion through the northern ports of Hong Kong and to provide information for vector control and surveillance. Medical personnel and public health officials should prioritize surveillance for ZIKAV in the port areas in Hong Kong. Integrated mosquito management plans should be put into place before ZIKAV arrives ashore, by either infected mosquitoes or infected humans. This information can assist in optimizing preventive medicine measures, including pre-viral invasion, serology collection, public education in personal mosquito control measures, mosquito surveillance, testing and control.
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Thomas M. Kollars, Jr.
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