A Systematic Review on the Distribution and Density of Aedes Species in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan Countries

Authors

  • Punya Ram Sukupayo Department of Zoology, Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Bhaktapur, Nepal
  • Ram Chandra Poudel Molecular Biotechnology Unit, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Tirth Raj Ghimire Department of Zoology, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.1392

Keywords:

Abundance, Aedes, Aedes distribution, altitudinal gradients, anthropogenic factors, chikungunya, climate change, culicidae, dengue, Hindu-Kush Himalaya, mosquitoes, mosquito-borne diseases, public health, vector control, zika virus

Abstract

Aedes mosquitoes are effective carriers of virus pathogens such as chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever, zika, and other viruses, leading to high morbidity and mortality. This review compiles information on the geographical distribution of Aedes mosquitoes in the Hindu-Kush Himalayas (HKH). Articles published in SCI-indexed journals from 2000 to 2022 have been reviewed using the key words "Aedes”, "distribution", and "country name (e.g., Nepal)”. A total of 353 articles have been indexed, of which only 52 were ultimately explored. The review highlights a historical prevalence of Aedes spp. in the HKH countries, with their distribution gradually shifting along altitude gradients. Surging dengue cases in the HKH region pose a public health threat. Urgent action is required, including comprehensive nationwide surveys mapping Aedes spp. across diverse altitudes.

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2024-04-05

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Sukupayo, P. R., Poudel, R. C., & Ghimire, T. R. (2024). A Systematic Review on the Distribution and Density of <i>Aedes</i> Species in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan Countries. Indian Journal of Entomology, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.1392

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