Epidemiology International (E-ISSN: 2455-7048)

Prevalence of Aedes Mosquito Larvae in Various Hospitals of Delhi in 2024

2025-02-06T10:27:36+00:00

Introduction: Dengue Virus (DENV) accounts for significant morbidity and mortality in its complications. It has become a major health concern for the public. Aedes aegypti is the principal vector responsible for DENV transmission in Delhi. DENV has four serotypes (DENV 1–4). There is no approved vaccine or licensed therapeutics against dengue. Therefore, it causes a high disease burden, especially in areas like Delhi, which is densely populated. Vector surveillance with identification and destruction of potential mosquito breeding sites, is the only mainstay for the prevention of transmission of dengue. This study focuses on the prevalence of Aedes mosquito larvae among various hospitals across Delhi.
Method: In the study, Aedes larval surveillance has been performed in 13 government hospitals in Delhi. The study period for conducting the survey was from April 2024 to August 2024. To determine the container positivity, different mosquito breeding sites were searched and checked.
Result: A total of 3,471 containers were checked for Aedes aegypti larvae. out of which 144 containers were found positive. The total Container Index (CI) was found to be 4.1 where the maximum container index (CI) was 5.2 and the minimum was 2.2. The most preferred container for Aedes breeding was found in plastic containers (40.28%), earthen pots (23.61%), and iron containers (10.62%).
Conclusion: This study emphasises sustainable entomological surveillance so that DENV transmission can be prevented timely and proper preventive measures can be taken as patients in hospitals are the most vulnerable sites to DENV infection.

Spectrum of Dermatological Disorders in Tertiary Care Hospital in Madhesh Province of Nepal

2025-03-21T10:01:51+00:00

Introduction: There are various types of skin lesions that might present
to the dermatologist. Most dermatologists are aware of such disease in
ages. The occurrence of skin diseases in any community depends upon
various factors. This retrospective study, likely reflects the pattern of
skin disease in the Madhesh Province (Terain region) of Nepal.
Methods: All the newly diagnosed cases attending the OPD during the

period. The skin diseases were grouped into infective and non-infec-
tive diseases. Diagnosis was made on clinical grounds and laboratory

method if required.
Result: The total numbers of cases recorded were 4016. Non-infective
skin disease was 54.1% and Infective skin disease was 45.9%. Eczema
emerged as the commonest diseases as 24.2% followed by tinea (12.2%).

Scabies (11.2%), Pyoderma (6.2%), warts (3.6%) and Molluscum con-
tagiosum (3.5%) were the commonest infective skin diseases. Acne

vulgaris (8.1%), Urticaria (7%), Vitiligo (2.2%) and Melasma (2%) were
the commonest non-infective skin diseases.
Conclusion: Eczema, tinea infection and scabies disorders were the
most common pattern of dermatological condition found.

How to cite this article:

Yadav R G, Pandit J P, Sah B K, Yadav J. Spectrum
of Dermatological Disorders in Tertiary Care
Hospital in Madhesh Province of Nepal. Epidem
Int. 2024;9(4):10-12.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.7048.202409

Preparing the Community for Managing Public Health Disasters

2025-03-10T10:31:38+00:00

Public health emergencies and disasters have increased in number in
the last few decades. Climate change and extreme weather events are
partly responsible for many such disasters. Many a time a single disaster
escalates the series of events and causes multiple disasters. It affects
mental, physical, and socio-economic consequences. To understand
the awareness and preparedness of the community for public health
issues in disaster management, a review study was carried out. It was
found that there was poor awareness of the community for proper
disaster management. Neglect of public health was associated with
high morbidity and mortality. It is realised that public health must
be forefront sector with other departments to manage such multiple
disasters. Active community involvement is core to any public health
action. Community involvement is possible without any extra financial
implication on the district or state.

How to cite this article:
Kishore J, Gupta S, Kumari S. Preparing the
Community for Managing Public Health Disasters.
Epidem Int. 2024;9(4):5-9.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.7048.202408