Monitoramento do aedes aegypti por meio de ovitrampas: estudo geográfico nos bairros Alvorada e Residencial Portal dos Ipês em Ituiutaba - MG (2023 - 2024)

Abstract

With the continuous increase in Dengue cases over the years and the negative impacts the disease has on society as a whole, understanding and monitoring the factors related to its spread and transmission has become a challenge for both public administration and the community. Moreover, this understanding is essential for the development of effective actions aimed at vector control and the reduction of the disease.This study focuses on the municipality of Ituiutaba, with particular attention to the neighborhoods of Alvorada and Residencial Portal dos Ipês, during the years 2023 and 2024. The research aimed to understand the epidemiological profile of Dengue in these areas by assessing whether the neighborhoods present favorable conditions for the proliferation of the mosquito vector, in addition to actively monitoring its presence. The study also investigated the factors that contribute to the spread of the disease.To achieve these objectives, the research employed the ovitrap monitoring method, which allowed for a practical and cost-effective assessment of the mosquito's population density as well as its dispersion across different locations. The analysis of the collected data, illustrated through graphs, showed that both neighborhoods present extremely favorable conditions for the proliferation of the Dengue vector. However, Alvorada stands out as having an even higher propensity for vector spread due to environmental, cultural, educational, economic, and social factors.The studies identified Aedes aegypti as the mosquito species present in the municipality of Ituiutaba and consequently in the two analyzed neighborhoods. This vector is highly mobile, constantly moving from one place to another, which further complicates effective control efforts. Additionally, the research found that autumn, particularly the month of April, is the period of highest egg-laying activity, resulting in a significant increase in reported Dengue cases.Finally, based on all the analyses conducted, an educational resource was developed to promote behavioral change and engage the community of Ituiutaba. The goal is to encourage active and ongoing participation in the fight against Dengue.