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Spatial analysis of dengue incidence and Aedes aegypti ovitrap surveillance in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Journal

TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
Volume 26, Issue 2, Pages 237-255

Publisher

WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/tmi.13521

Keywords

dengue; Aedes aegypti; ovitrap; spatial analysis

Funding

  1. National Council of Technology and Scientific Development

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A 12-year study in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, revealed different spatial patterns of dengue incidence and Aedes aegypti ovitrap positivity index, with inconsistent spatial associations between the two variables. Despite low detected presence of Aedes aegypti, the stable spatial distribution of ovitrap positivity index suggests persistent breeding sites in certain areas.
Objectives Understanding the intra-urban spatial dynamics of Aedes aegypti and dengue transmission is important to effectively guide vector control. Ovitraps are a sensitive, cost-effective vector surveillance tool, yet few longitudinal studies have evaluated ovitrap indices and dengue occurrence. We aimed to assess the spatial patterns of dengue incidence and Ae. aegypti ovitrap positivity index (OPI) over time and to examine the spatial relationship between these two variables. Methods This study used 12 years (2007-2018) of dengue case records and biweekly Ae. aegypti ovitrap data in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. We aggregated data by year and health centre catchment area (n = 152) and used both univariate and bivariate global Moran's I statistic and LISA to evaluate spatial clustering. Results Annual dengue incidence ranged from 18 to 6262/100 000 residents and displayed spatial autocorrelation in 10/12 years, with shifting areas of high incidence. Annual OPI ranged from 35.7 to 47.6% and was clustered in all study years, but unlike dengue had consistent spatial patterns over time. Bivariate analysis found both positive (6/12 years) and negative (1/12 years) spatial associations between the two variables. Conclusions Low detected presence of Ae. aegypti was not a limiting factor in dengue transmission. However, stable spatial distribution of OPI suggests that certain areas may have persistent breeding sites. Future research should identify factors related to persistent Ae. aegypti hotspots to better guide vector management. Vector control efforts should be paired with additional data on population immunity, circulating serotypes and urban factors to better predict and control outbreaks.

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