Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Abate--its value as a cyclopscide

S C Sastry, K Jayakumar, V Lakshminarayana

    The Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
    |August 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Abate effectively controlled cyclops, the Guinea worm disease vector, in Andhra Pradesh. This finding is encouraging for eradicating Guinea worm disease in endemic areas.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The role of macroalgae in modulating coral calcification: Mixed species responses in a changing reef environment.

    Marine environmental research·2025
    Same author

    Experimental study on adiabatic pre-cooling systems for air cooled condensers in hot and humid climates.

    Scientific reports·2025
    Same author

    Inorganic nitrite alters mitochondrial dynamics without overt changes in cell death and mitochondrial respiration in cardiomyoblasts under hyperglycemia.

    Toxicology in vitro : an international journal published in association with BIBRA·2020
    Same author

    Persistent femoral lymphatic leak following Fontan surgery: Role of fluorescein dye.

    Annals of pediatric cardiology·2019
    Same author

    Comparative evaluation of bite force analytical study following mandibular osteosysthesis using three-dimensional and conventional locking miniplates.

    National journal of maxillofacial surgery·2017
    Same author

    Ultrasonic velocimetry studies on different salts of chitosan: Effect of ion size.

    International journal of biological macromolecules·2017

    Area of Science:

    • Tropical medicine
    • Environmental health

    Background:

    • Guinea worm disease remains endemic in specific regions, notably Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh.
    • Controlling the disease necessitates targeting its transmission vectors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of Abate in managing cyclops, the intermediate host for Guinea worm disease transmission.

    Main Methods:

    • Field study conducted in Kurnool district.
    • Assessment of Abate's impact on the cyclops population.

    Main Results:

    • Abate demonstrated highly encouraging results in controlling the cyclops vector.
    • The intervention shows significant potential for reducing disease transmission.

    Conclusions:

    • Abate is a promising intervention for Guinea worm disease control in endemic areas.
    • Targeting cyclops with Abate can contribute to disease eradication efforts.