The biting rate of Aedes aegypti and its variability: A systematic review (1970-2022).

Mondal Hasan ZahidHannah Van WykAmy C MorrisonJosefina ColomaGwenyth O LeeVarsovia CevallosPatricio PonceJoseph N S Eisenberg

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2023)

Our review reinforces the importance of engaging with vector biology when using mosquito biting rate data in transmission modeling studies. For Ae. aegypti, this includes understanding the variation of the gonotrophic cycle duration and the number of bites per gonotrophic cycle, as well as recognizing the potential for spatial and temporal variability. To address these variabilities, we advocate for site-specific data and the development of a standardized approach to estimate the biting rate.

Keyphrases

aedes aegypti
dengue virus
zika virus
electronic health record
data analysis
climate change
risk assessment
case control