DISPERSION AND OVIPOSITION OF AEDES ALBOPICTUS IN A BRAZILIAN SLUM: INITIAL EVIDENCE OF ASIAN TIGER MOSQUITO DOMICILIATION IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS.

Dispersion and oviposition of Aedes albopictus in a Brazilian slum: Initial evidence of Asian tiger mosquito domiciliation in urban environments.

Aedes albopictus, originally considered as a secondary vector for arbovirus transmission, especially in areas where this species co-exist with Aedes aegypti, has been described in most regions of the world.Dispersion and domiciliation of Ae.albopictus in a complex of densely urbanized slums in Rio de Janeiro, Southeastern Brazil, was evidenced.In t

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Impact of COVID-19 on Ocular Surface Health: Infection Mechanisms, Immune Modulation, and Inflammatory Responses

COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has presented formidable challenges to global health since its emergence in late 2019.While primarily known for respiratory symptoms, it can also affect the ocular surface.This review summarizes the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on ocular surface immunity and inflammation, focusing on infection mechanisms, immune responses,

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Traffic conflicts analyses for 2+1 road sections

The additional passing lanes and 2+1 roads improve significant road safety.Studies indicate sections with additional passing lanes (relief or alternately), which may cause reduction in the number of accidents by 50%.However, how geometric design affects the safety performance of such sections is not in depth investigated.Previous studies are carrie

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