Thule AB, Greenland, Mosquito Survey and Arbovirus Surveillance, 2012
Abstract
At the request of 21 AMDS/SGPB, the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine/Epidemiology Consult Services (USAFSAM/PHR) entomologist, two USAFSAM/Public Health Education entomologists, and the chief entomologist from the Air Force Aerial Spray Flight (USAF Reserve Command, Youngstown, OH) conducted a base-wide mosquito vector survey on 13 June-1 July 2012. One species of mosquitoes, Aedes impiger, was collected and more than 3000 were processed for virus testing. Active mosquito breeding sites were located throughout the base and surrounding valley. The USAFSAM/PHR entomologist and a U.S. Army Human Resource Command, Ohio State University graduate student conducted molecular testing on the mosquitoes for arboviruses. Two pools of mosquitoes from Thule AB were positive for an Orthobunyavirus; however, DNA sequencing of the viral amplicons was not complete enough to fully identify the agent. No vector surveillance or control programs are in effect at Thule AB. Based on the history of mosquito pest problems and the potential for mosquito-borne viruses, we recommend that these be established.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 21, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA592210
Entities
People
- Will K. Reeves
Organizations
- United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine