What is it about?

Extracts from this plant kill mosquito larvae and thus limit their population.

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Why is it important?

The mere bite of a mosquito is not dangerous unless you are allergic. However, some mosquito species carry serious diseases that can lead to death. he most important diseases that can be transmitted by mosquitoes: Malaria - an infectious disease, caused by protozoa, transmitted by mosquitoes from the genus Anopheles. Occurs in the countries of the tropical and subtropical zones: Asia, Africa, South and Central America. Annually, more than 220 million people are infected with it, and 1-3 million die. A vaccine to prevent malaria infection has not yet been developed. Dengue - a viral disease, can be fatal, transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. Occurs in the countries of the tropical and subtropical zones, mainly in Asia, Africa, South and Central America and the islands of the South Pacific. It gives flu-like symptoms: high fever, headaches and joint pain. Prophylaxis consists mainly in avoiding bites by mosquitoes in endangered areas. Yellow fever - a disease caused by a virus from the falivivirus group. The infection may be light or heavy, leading to death. Vaccine against yellow fever is available in Poland. You have to remember that tacking is required in some countries of Africa and South America. In addition to these three diseases, mosquitoes can also transmit: viral encephalitis, filariosis, chikungunya, Valley Ri fever

Perspectives

Further research should be carried out on the isolation and purification of Erythrina variegate leaf active compounds to enhance its therapeutic applications.

professor Barbara Helena Sawicka
University of Life Science in Lublin, Poland

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This page is a summary of: Phytochemical Profiling and Larval Control of Erythrina variegata Methanol Fraction against Malarial and Filarial Vector, Advances in Preventive Medicine, April 2019, Hindawi Publishing Corporation,
DOI: 10.1155/2019/2641959.
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