Entomologic Investigation
Of the 1366 water-holding containers identified
during the household survey, 587 (43% [95% CI,
40 to 46]) were infested with mosquito larvae or
pupae; infested containers were found at 148 of
the 170 households surveyed (87% [95% CI, 81 to
91]). A total of 12 mosquito species belonging to
four genera were identified; 9 species were identified
by examination of larvae, and an additional
3 species were collected as adults. Aedes hensilli
was the predominant species identified and was
present in 489 of the water-holding containers
(36% [95% CI, 33 to 38]). No other species was
present in more than 3% of the containers. No
virus or viral nucleic acid could be detected in
any mosquito pool.