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Wieland O, Bracco A, Camera F, Benzoni G, Blasi N, Brambilla S, Crespi FCL, Leoni S, Million B, Nicolini R, Maj A, Bednarczyk P, Grebosz J, Kmiecik M, Meczynski W, Styczen J, Aumann T, Banu A, Beck T, Becker F, Caceres L, Doornenbal P, Emling H, Gerl J, Geissel H, Gorska M, Kavatsyuk O, Kavatsyuk M, Kojouharov I, Kurz N, Lozeva R, Saito N, Saito T, Schaffner H, Wollersheim HJ, Jolie J, Reiter P, Warr N, deAngelis G, Gadea A, Napoli D, Lenzi S, Lunardi S, Balabanski D, LoBianco G, Petrache C, Saltarelli A, Castoldi M, Zucchiatti A, Walker J, Bürger A. Search for the pygmy dipole resonance in 68Ni at 600 MeV/nucleon. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2009; 102:092502. [PMID: 19392515 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.102.092502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2008] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The gamma decay from Coulomb excitation of 68Ni at 600 MeV/nucleon on a Au target was measured using the RISING setup at the fragment separator of GSI. The 68Ni beam was produced by a fragmentation reaction of 86Kr at 900 MeV/nucleon on a 9Be target and selected by the fragment separator. The gamma rays produced at the Au target were measured with HPGe detectors at forward angles and with BaF2 scintillators at backward angles. The measured spectra show a peak centered at approximately 11 MeV, whose intensity can be explained in terms of an enhanced strength of the dipole response function (pygmy resonance). Such pygmy structure has been predicted in this unstable neutron-rich nucleus by theory.
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Speculations on the potential impact of climate change on human health frequently focus on malaria. Predictions are common that in the coming decades, tens - even hundreds - of millions more cases will occur in regions where the disease is already present, and that transmission will extend to higher latitudes and altitudes. Such predictions, sometimes supported by simple models, are persuasive because they are intuitive, but they sidestep factors that are key to the transmission and epidemiology of the disease: the ecology and behaviour of both humans and vectors, and the immunity of the human population. A holistic view of the natural history of the disease, in the context of these factors and in the precise setting where it is transmitted, is the only valid starting point for assessing the likely significance of future changes in climate.
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Speculations on the potential impact of climate change on human health frequently focus on malaria. Predictions are common that in the coming decades, tens - even hundreds - of millions more cases will occur in regions where the disease is already present, and that transmission will extend to higher latitudes and altitudes. Such predictions, sometimes supported by simple models, are persuasive because they are intuitive, but they sidestep factors that are key to the transmission and epidemiology of the disease: the ecology and behaviour of both humans and vectors, and the immunity of the human population. A holistic view of the natural history of the disease, in the context of these factors and in the precise setting where it is transmitted, is the only valid starting point for assessing the likely significance of future changes in climate.
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Hartemink NA, Davis SA, Reiter P, Hubálek Z, Heesterbeek JAP. Importance of bird-to-bird transmission for the establishment of West Nile virus. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis 2008; 7:575-84. [PMID: 17979541 DOI: 10.1089/vbz.2006.0613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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West Nile virus (WNV) is principally considered to be maintained in a mosquito-bird transmission cycle. Under experimental conditions, several other transmission routes have been observed, but the significance of these additional routes in nature is unknown. Here, we derive an expression for the basic reproduction number (R0) for WNV including all putative routes of transmission between birds and mosquitoes to gauge the relative importance of these routes for the establishment of WNV. Parameters were estimated from published experimental results. Sensitivity analysis reveals that R0 is sensitive to transmission between birds via close contact, but not to mosquito-to-mosquito transmission. In seasons or in areas where the mosquito-to-bird ratio is low, bird-to-bird transmission may be crucial in determining whether WNV can establish or not. We explain the use of R0 as a flexible tool to measure the risk of establishment of vector-borne diseases.
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Balenghien T, Vazeille M, Grandadam M, Schaffner F, Zeller H, Reiter P, Sabatier P, Fouque F, Bicout DJ. Vector Competence of Some French Culex and Aedes Mosquitoes for West Nile Virus. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis 2008; 8:589-95. [DOI: 10.1089/vbz.2007.0266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Reiter P. Climate change and mosquito-borne disease: knowing the horse before hitching the cart. REV SCI TECH OIE 2008; 27:383-398. [PMID: 18819667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Speculations on the potential impacts of climate change on human health often focus on the mosquito-borne diseases but ignore the complex interplay of the multitude of factors that are generally dominant in the dynamics of their transmission. A holistic view of this complexity - particularly the ecology and behaviour of the host and the ecology and behaviour of the vector - is the only valid starting point for assessing the significance of climate in the prevalence and incidence of these diseases.
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Ekström A, Cederkäll J, Fahlander C, Hjorth-Jensen M, Ames F, Butler PA, Davinson T, Eberth J, Fincke F, Görgen A, Górska M, Habs D, Hurst AM, Huyse M, Ivanov O, Iwanicki J, Kester O, Köster U, Marsh BA, Mierzejewski J, Reiter P, Scheit H, Schwalm D, Siem S, Sletten G, Stefanescu I, Tveten GM, Van de Walle J, Van Duppen P, Voulot D, Warr N, Weisshaar D, Wenander F, Zielińska M. 0(gs)+ -->2(1)+ transition strengths in 106Sn and 108Sn. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2008; 101:012502. [PMID: 18764107 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.101.012502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The reduced transition probabilities, B(E2; 0(gs)+ -->2(1)+), have been measured in the radioactive isotopes (108,106)Sn using subbarrier Coulomb excitation at the REX-ISOLDE facility at CERN. Deexcitation gamma rays were detected by the highly segmented MINIBALL Ge-detector array. The results, B(E2;0(gs)+ -->2(1)+)=0.222(19)e2b2 for 108Sn and B(E2; 0(gs)+-->2(1)+)=0.195(39)e2b2 for 106Sn were determined relative to a stable 58Ni target. The resulting B(E2) values are approximately 30% larger than shell-model predictions and deviate from the generalized seniority model. This experimental result may point towards a weakening of the N=Z=50 shell closure.
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Stefanescu I, Georgiev G, Balabanski DL, Blasi N, Blazhev A, Bree N, Cederkäll J, Cocolios TE, Davinson T, Diriken J, Eberth J, Ekström A, Fedorov D, Fedosseev VN, Fraile LM, Franchoo S, Gladnishki K, Huyse M, Ivanov O, Ivanov V, Iwanicki J, Jolie J, Konstantinopoulos T, Kröll T, Krücken R, Köster U, Lagoyannis A, Lo Bianco G, Maierbeck P, Marsh BA, Napiorkowski P, Patronis N, Pauwels D, Rainovski G, Reiter P, Riisager K, Seliverstov M, Sletten G, Van de Walle J, Van Duppen P, Voulot D, Warr N, Wenander F, Wrzosek K. Interplay between single-particle and collective effects in the odd-A Cu isotopes beyond N=40. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2008; 100:112502. [PMID: 18517779 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.100.112502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2007] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Collective properties of the low-lying levels in the odd-A 67-73Cu were investigated by Coulomb excitation with radioactive beams. The beams were produced at ISOLDE and postaccelerated by REX-ISOLDE up to 2.99 MeV/u. In 67,69Cu, low-lying 1/2(-), 5/2(-), and 7/2(-) states were populated. In 71,73Cu, besides the known transitions deexciting the single-particle-like 5/2(-) and core-coupled 7/2(-) levels, gamma rays of 454 and 135 keV, respectively, were observed for the first time. Based on a reanalysis of beta-decay work and comparison with the systematics, a spin 1/2(-) is suggested for these excited states. Three B(E2) values were determined in each of the four isotopes. The results indicate a significant change in the structure of the odd-A Cu isotopes beyond N=40 where single-particle-like and collective levels are suggested to coexist at very low excitation energies.
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Van de Walle J, Aksouh F, Ames F, Behrens T, Bildstein V, Blazhev A, Cederkäll J, Clément E, Cocolios TE, Davinson T, Delahaye P, Eberth J, Ekström A, Fedorov DV, Fedosseev VN, Fraile LM, Franchoo S, Gernhauser R, Georgiev G, Habs D, Heyde K, Huber G, Huyse M, Ibrahim F, Ivanov O, Iwanicki J, Jolie J, Kester O, Köster U, Kröll T, Krücken R, Lauer M, Lisetskiy AF, Lutter R, Marsh BA, Mayet P, Niedermaier O, Nilsson T, Pantea M, Perru O, Raabe R, Reiter P, Sawicka M, Scheit H, Schrieder G, Schwalm D, Seliverstov MD, Sieber T, Sletten G, Smirnova N, Stanoiu M, Stefanescu I, Thomas JC, Valiente-Dobón JJ, Van Duppen P, Verney D, Voulot D, Warr N, Weisshaar D, Wenander F, Wolf BH, Zielińska M. Coulomb excitation of neutron-rich Zn isotopes: first observation of the 2(1)+ state in 80Zn. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2007; 99:142501. [PMID: 17930664 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.99.142501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2007] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Neutron-rich, radioactive Zn isotopes were investigated at the Radioactive Ion Beam facility REX-ISOLDE (CERN) using low-energy Coulomb excitation. The energy of the 2(1)+ state in 78Zn could be firmly established and for the first time the 2+ --> 0(1)+ transition in 80Zn was observed at 1492(1) keV. B(E2,2(1)+ --> 0(1)+) values were extracted for (74,76,78,80)Zn and compared to large scale shell model calculations. With only two protons outside the Z=28 proton core, 80Zn is the lightest N=50 isotone for which spectroscopic information has been obtained to date. Two sets of advanced shell model calculations reproduce the observed B(E2) systematics. The results for N=50 isotones indicate a good N=50 shell closure and a strong Z=28 proton core polarization. The new results serve as benchmarks to establish theoretical models, predicting the nuclear properties of the doubly magic nucleus 78Ni.
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Reiter P. Oviposition, dispersal, and survival in Aedes aegypti: implications for the efficacy of control strategies. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis 2007; 7:261-73. [PMID: 17627447 DOI: 10.1089/vbz.2006.0630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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There is compelling evidence that Aedes aegypti distributes small numbers of eggs among many sites, and that this "skip oviposition" is a driver for dispersal. The behavior is compatible with published results of mark-release-recapture studies, although many of these have been interpreted as evidence for limited dispersal. Skip oviposition also extends the duration of the gonotrophic cycle, the key parameter in the use of parous rates to estimate physiologic age. In addition, contact with multiple oviposition sites was probably a factor in the remarkable success of "perifocal" treatments with DDT in the campaign to eradicate Ae. aegypti from the Americas and the mobility of the vector probably limits the efficacy of attempts to suppress dengue transmission by source reduction and "focal" treatments with aerosols. Innovative approaches that exploit or negate this behavior may be required before effective Ae. aegypti control can become a reality.
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Orlandi-Pradines E, Almeras L, Denis de Senneville L, Barbe S, Remoué F, Villard C, Cornelie S, Penhoat K, Pascual A, Bourgouin C, Fontenille D, Bonnet J, Corre-Catelin N, Reiter P, Pagés F, Laffite D, Boulanger D, Simondon F, Pradines B, Fusaï T, Rogier C. Antibody response against saliva antigens of Anopheles gambiae and Aedes aegypti in travellers in tropical Africa. Microbes Infect 2007; 9:1454-62. [PMID: 17913537 DOI: 10.1016/j.micinf.2007.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2007] [Revised: 07/14/2007] [Accepted: 07/31/2007] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Exposure to vectors of infectious diseases has been associated with antibody responses against salivary antigens of arthropods among people living in endemic areas. This immune response has been proposed as a surrogate marker of exposure to vectors appropriate for evaluating the protective efficacy of antivectorial devices. The existence and potential use of such antibody responses in travellers transiently exposed to Plasmodium or arbovirus vectors in tropical areas has never been investigated. The IgM and IgG antibody responses of 88 French soldiers against the saliva of Anopheles gambiae and Aedes aegypti were evaluated before and after a 5-month journey in tropical Africa. Antibody responses against Anopheles and Aedes saliva increased significantly in 41% and 15% of the individuals, respectively, and appeared to be specific to the mosquito genus. A proteomic and immunoproteomic analysis of anopheles and Aedes saliva allowed for the identification of some antigens that were recognized by most of the exposed individuals. These results suggest that antibody responses to the saliva of mosquitoes could be considered as specific surrogate markers of exposure of travellers to mosquito vectors that transmit arthropod borne infections.
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Balenghien T, Vazeille M, Reiter P, Schaffner F, Zeller H, Bicout DJ. Evidence of laboratory vector competence of Culex modestus for West Nile virus. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION 2007; 23:233-6. [PMID: 17847861 DOI: 10.2987/8756-971x(2007)23[233:eolvco]2.0.co;2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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During the past 10 years, West Nile virus (WNV) has been responsible for large and severe human outbreaks and horse epizootics through the Old and the New World. Since WNV was first isolated from field-collected mosquitoes of Culex modestus in 1964 in France, this species, which aggressively feeds on birds and mammals, is considered a putative WNV vector in Europe. We report on the first evidence on the laboratory vector competence of Cx. modestus for WNV. To assess this trait, F3 and F4 females from southern France were fed through a membrane with a strain of WNV isolated from a horse in the Camargue (Rhône River delta) in 2000. On day 14 after virus ingestion, 90% of mosquitoes displayed a disseminated infection. WNV was detected in the saliva from 2 of 5 infected mosquitoes selected for testing. These preliminary results demonstrate that Cx. modestus is capable of experimentally transmitting WNV.
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Facchinelli L, Valerio L, Pombi M, Reiter P, Costantini C, Della Torre A. Development of a novel sticky trap for container-breeding mosquitoes and evaluation of its sampling properties to monitor urban populations of Aedes albopictus. MEDICAL AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY 2007; 21:183-95. [PMID: 17550438 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2915.2007.00680.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Collection methods currently used for large-scale sampling of adult Stegomyia mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) present several operational limitations, which constitute major drawbacks to the epidemiological surveillance of arboviruses, the evaluation of the impact of control strategies, and the surveillance of the spreading of allochthonous species into non-endemic regions. Here, we describe a new sticky trap designed to capture adult container-breeding mosquitoes and to monitor their population dynamics. We tested the sampling properties of the sticky trap in Rome, Italy, where Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus is common. The results of our observations, and the comparison between sticky trap catches and catches made with the standard oviposition trap, are presented. The sticky trap collected significantly larger numbers of Ae. albopictus females than any other Culicidae species representing >90% of the total catches. A maximum of 83 An. albopictus females was collected in a single week. A high correlation (Pearson correlation coefficient r= 0.96) was found between the number of females and the number of eggs collected by the traps. The functional relationship between the number of eggs and the number of adult females was assessed by major axis regression fitted to log(1 +x)-transformed trap counts as y= 0.065 + 1.695x. Trap samples significantly departed from a random distribution; Taylor's power law was fitted to the trap samples to quantify the degree of aggregation in the catches, returning the equations s(2)= 2.401 m(1.325) for the sticky trap and s(2)= 13.068 m(1.441) for the ovitrap, with s(2) and m denoting the weekly catch variance and mean, respectively, indicating that eggs were significantly more aggregated than mosquitoes (P < 0.0001). Taylor's power law parameters were used to estimate the minimum number of sample units necessary to obtain sample estimates with a fixed degree of precision and sensitivity. For the range of densities encountered in our study area during the Ae. albopictus breeding season, the sticky trap was more precise and sensitive than the ovitrap. At low population densities (c. < 0.1 mosquito/trap), however, the ovitrap was more sensitive at detecting the presence of this species. Overall, our results indicate that our new model of sticky trap can be used to sample Ae. albopictus females in urban environments, and, possibly, other container-breeding Stegomyia mosquitoes (e.g. Aedes aegypti). The technical properties of the new trap are discussed with respect to its possible application in monitoring the population dynamics of container-breeding mosquitoes, in studying their bionomics, and in vector surveillance and, possibly, control.
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Stefanescu I, Georgiev G, Ames F, Aystö J, Balabanski DL, Bollen G, Butler PA, Cederkäll J, Champault N, Davinson T, De Maesschalck A, Delahaye P, Eberth J, Fedorov D, Fedosseev VN, Fraile LM, Franchoo S, Gladnishki K, Habs D, Heyde K, Huyse M, Ivanov O, Iwanicki J, Jolie J, Jonson B, Kröll T, Krücken R, Kester O, Köster U, Lagoyannis A, Liljeby L, Lo Bianco G, Marsh BA, Niedermaier O, Nilsson T, Oinonen M, Pascovici G, Reiter P, Saltarelli A, Scheit H, Schwalm D, Sieber T, Smirnova N, Van De Walle J, Van Duppen P, Zemlyanoi S, Warr N, Weisshaar D, Wenander F. Coulomb excitation of 68,70Cu: first use of postaccelerated isomeric beams. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2007; 98:122701. [PMID: 17501116 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.98.122701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2006] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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We report on the first low-energy Coulomb excitation measurements with radioactive Ipi=6- beams of odd-odd nuclei 68,70Cu. The beams were produced at ISOLDE, CERN and were post-accelerated by REX-ISOLDE to 2.83 MeV/nucleon. Gamma rays were detected with the MINIBALL spectrometer. The 6- beam was used to study the multiplet of states (3-, 4-, 5-, 6-) arising from the pi2p3/2 nu 1g9/2 configuration. The 4- state of the multiplet was populated via Coulomb excitation and the B(E2;6--->4-) value was determined in both nuclei. The results obtained illustrate the fragile stability of the Z=28 shell and N=40 subshell closures. A comparison with large-scale shell-model calculations using the 56Ni core shows the importance of the proton excitations across the Z=28 shell gap to the understanding of the nuclear structure in the neutron-rich nuclei with N approximately 40.
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Reddy MR, Lepore TJ, Pollack RJ, Kiszewski AE, Spielman A, Reiter P. Early evening questing and oviposition activity by the Culex (Diptera: Culicidae) vectors of West Nile virus in northeastern North America. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY 2007; 44:211-4. [PMID: 17427688 DOI: 10.1603/0022-2585(2007)44[211:eeqaoa]2.0.co;2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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To determine whether the Culex (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus (family Flaviviridae, genus Flavivirus, WNV) in the northeastern United States seek hosts and oviposit contemporaneously, we recorded when these mosquitoes attacked caged birds and when they deposited eggs. They traversed oviposition sites most frequently approximately 2 h after astronomical sunset, and eggs generally were deposited at that time. Although they most frequently approached avian hosts approximately 2 h after sunset during midsummer, they are more opportunistic during mid- to late fall. Because the Culex mosquitoes that serve as the main vectors of West Nile virus in the northeastern United States quest for hosts and seek to oviposit well after sunset, insecticidal aerosols would be most effective when applied at that time.
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Reddy MR, Spielman A, Lepore TJ, Henley D, Kiszewski AE, Reiter P. Efficacy of resmethrin aerosols applied from the road for suppressing Culex vectors of West Nile virus. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis 2006; 6:117-27. [PMID: 16796509 DOI: 10.1089/vbz.2006.6.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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We determined whether aerosol applications of resmethrin, delivered from the road, suppress the reproductive activity of Culex pipiens pipiens and Cx. restuans mosquitoes in suburban sites located near Boston. Oviposition implies a prior blood-feeding event and hence a potential West Nile virus (WNV) transmission-related event. Droplet size, rate of delivery and meteorological conditions were monitored. The target populations proved to be fully susceptible to the insecticide that was used. The roads in the test sites generally gave adequate opportunity for insecticidal coverage. We found that the aerosol plume may have failed to contact the target mosquitoes and conclude that such insecticidal aerosols, delivered from the road, may not effectively reduce the force of transmission of WNV in our test sites.
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Tandel SK, Khoo TL, Seweryniak D, Mukherjee G, Ahmad I, Back B, Blinstrup R, Carpenter MP, Chapman J, Chowdhury P, Davids CN, Hecht AA, Heinz A, Ikin P, Janssens RVF, Kondev FG, Lauritsen T, Lister CJ, Moore EF, Peterson D, Reiter P, Tandel US, Wang X, Zhu S. K isomers in 254No: probing single-particle energies and pairing strengths in the heaviest nuclei. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2006; 97:082502. [PMID: 17026297 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.97.082502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2006] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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We have identified two isomers in 254No, built on two- and four-quasiparticle excitations, with quantum numbers K pi = 8- and (14+), as well as a low-energy 2-quasiparticle Kpi = 3+ state. The occurrence of isomers establishes that K is a good quantum number and therefore that the nucleus has an axial prolate shape. The 2-quasiparticle states probe the energies of the proton levels that govern the stability of superheavy nuclei, test 2-quasiparticle energies from theory, and thereby check their predictions of magic gaps.
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Reiter P, Fontenille D, Paupy C. Aedes albopictus as an epidemic vector of chikungunya virus: another emerging problem? THE LANCET. INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2006; 6:463-4. [PMID: 16870524 DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(06)70531-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 143] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Hayes JM, Rigau-Pérez JG, Reiter P, Effler PV, Pang L, Vorndam V, Hinten SR, Mark KE, Myers MF, Street K, Bergau L, Meyer C, Amador M, Napier M, Clark GG, Biggerstaff BJ, Gubler DJ. Risk factors for infection during a dengue-1 outbreak in Maui, Hawaii, 2001. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 2006; 100:559-66. [PMID: 16356519 DOI: 10.1016/j.trstmh.2005.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2005] [Revised: 08/15/2005] [Accepted: 08/17/2005] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Autochthonous dengue virus transmission, last identified in the state of Hawaii in 1945, was detected again in 2001. A seroepidemiological survey in a high-incidence community (Nahiku) and a nearby low-incidence community (Hana Subdivision) was implemented. The two communities studied differed in median household size (two vs. four persons), median lot size (2.8 vs. 0.8acres), proportion of households with mosquito larvae (81 vs. 28%) and incidence of recent infection (39% [28/72] vs. 1% [1/131]). The average number of reported anti-mosquito actions by residents of both locations remained low, and approximately 50% (42/80) of the inspected houses had larvae, evidencing the need for more effective community mosquito control. Logistic regression analysis of risk factors for infection in Nahiku identified residing in properties with birds in the house or yard as significantly associated with infection (odds ratio 7.0, 95% CI 1.7-28.5), probably as an indicator of unspecified environmental characteristics that were attractive to the vector. We documented that nearly 40% of Nahiku residents had acquired dengue locally in 2001 and that undetected dengue outbreaks had occurred in Hawaii. Our data suggest that ecological characteristics may help Hawaii health officials identify communities at increased risk of dengue infection.
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Wilson AN, Singh AK, Hübel H, Davidson PM, Görgen A, Rossbach D, Korichi A, Astier A, Azaiez F, Bazzacco D, Bourgeois C, Buforn N, Byrne AP, Dracoulis GD, Hannachi F, Hauschild K, Korten W, Kröll T, Lane GJ, Lopez-Martens A, Redon N, Reiter P, Rossi-Alvarez C, Schonwasser G, Stezowski O, Thirolf PG. Excitation energies of superdeformed States in 196Pb: towards a systematic study of the second well in Pb isotopes. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2005; 95:182501. [PMID: 16383897 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.95.182501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2005] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The excitation energy of the lowest-energy superdeformed band in 196Pb is established using the techniques of time-correlated gamma-ray spectroscopy. Together with previous measurements on 192Pb and 194Pb, this result allows superdeformed excitation energies, binding energies, and two-proton and two-neutron separation energies to be studied systematically, providing stringent tests for current nuclear models. The results are examined for evidence of a "superdeformed shell gap."
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Reiter P, Khoo TL, Ahmad I, Afanasjev AV, Heinz A, Lauritsen T, Lister CJ, Seweryniak D, Bhattacharyya P, Butler PA, Carpenter MP, Chewter AJ, Cizewski JA, Davids CN, Greene JP, Greenlees PT, Helariutta K, Herzberg RD, Janssens RVF, Jones GD, Julin R, Kankaanpää H, Kettunen H, Kondev FG, Kuusiniemi P, Leino M, Siem S, Sonzogni AA, Uusitalo J, Wiedenhöver I. Structure of the odd-A, shell-stabilized nucleus 253/102No. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2005; 95:032501. [PMID: 16090736 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.95.032501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2004] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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In-beam gamma-ray spectroscopic measurements have been made on 253/102No. A single rotational band was identified up to a probable spin of 39/2planck, which is assigned to the 7/2(+)[624] Nilsson configuration. The bandhead energy and the moment of inertia provide discriminating tests of contemporary models of the heaviest nuclei. Novel methods were required to interpret the sparse data set associated with cross sections of around 50 nb. These methods included comparisons of experimental and simulated spectra, as well as testing for evidence of a rotational band in the gammagamma matrix.
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Niedermaier O, Scheit H, Bildstein V, Boie H, Fitting J, von Hahn R, Köck F, Lauer M, Pal UK, Podlech H, Repnow R, Schwalm D, Alvarez C, Ames F, Bollen G, Emhofer S, Habs D, Kester O, Lutter R, Rudolph K, Pasini M, Thirolf PG, Wolf BH, Eberth J, Gersch G, Hess H, Reiter P, Thelen O, Warr N, Weisshaar D, Aksouh F, Van den Bergh P, Van Duppen P, Huyse M, Ivanov O, Mayet P, Van de Walle J, Aystö J, Butler PA, Cederkäll J, Delahaye P, Fynbo HOU, Fraile LM, Forstner O, Franchoo S, Köster U, Nilsson T, Oinonen M, Sieber T, Wenander F, Pantea M, Richter A, Schrieder G, Simon H, Behrens T, Gernhäuser R, Kröll T, Krücken R, Münch M, Davinson T, Gerl J, Huber G, Hurst A, Iwanicki J, Jonson B, Lieb P, Liljeby L, Schempp A, Scherillo A, Schmidt P, Walter G. "Safe" Coulomb excitation of 30Mg. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2005; 94:172501. [PMID: 15904283 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.94.172501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2004] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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We report on the first radioactive beam experiment performed at the recently commissioned REX-ISOLDE facility at CERN in conjunction with the highly efficient gamma spectrometer MINIBALL. Using 30Mg ions accelerated to an energy of 2.25 MeV/u together with a thin (nat)Ni target, Coulomb excitation of the first excited 2+ states of the projectile and target nuclei well below the Coulomb barrier was observed. From the measured relative deexcitation gamma-ray yields the B(E2;0(+)gs-->2(+)1) value of 30Mg was determined to be 241(31)e2 fm4. Our result is lower than values obtained at projectile fragmentation facilities using the intermediate-energy Coulomb excitation method, and confirms the theoretical conjecture that the neutron-rich magnesium isotope 30Mg resides outside the "island of inversion."
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Effler PV, Pang L, Kitsutani P, Vorndam V, Nakata M, Ayers T, Elm J, Tom T, Reiter P, Rigau-Perez JG, Hayes JM, Mills K, Napier M, Clark GG, Gubler DJ. Dengue fever, Hawaii, 2001-2002. Emerg Infect Dis 2005; 11:742-9. [PMID: 15890132 PMCID: PMC3320380 DOI: 10.3201/eid1105.041063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 245] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Autochthonous dengue infections were last reported in Hawaii in 1944. In September 2001, the Hawaii Department of Health was notified of an unusual febrile illness in a resident with no travel history; dengue fever was confirmed. During the investigation, 1,644 persons with locally acquired denguelike illness were evaluated, and 122 (7%) laboratory-positive dengue infections were identified; dengue virus serotype 1 was isolated from 15 patients. No cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever or shock syndrome were reported. In 3 instances autochthonous infections were linked to a person who reported denguelike illness after travel to French Polynesia. Phylogenetic analyses showed the Hawaiian isolates were closely associated with contemporaneous isolates from Tahiti. Aedes albopictus was present in all communities surveyed on Oahu, Maui, Molokai, and Kauai; no Ae. aegypti were found. This outbreak underscores the importance of maintaining surveillance and control of potential disease vectors even in the absence of an imminent disease threat.
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Spielman A, Andreadis TG, Apperson CS, Cornel AJ, Day JF, Edman JD, Fish D, Harrington LC, Kiszewski AE, Lampman R, Lanzaro GC, Matuschka FR, Munstermann LE, Nasci RS, Norris DE, Novak RJ, Pollack RJ, Reisen WK, Reiter P, Savage HM, Tabachnick WJ, Wesson DM. Outbreak of West Nile virus in North America. Science 2004; 306:1473-5; author reply 1473-5. [PMID: 15567836 DOI: 10.1126/science.306.5701.1473c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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