Mechanics Of A Mosquito Bite
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Mechanics Of A Mosquito Bite
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language : en
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Release Date : 2004
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Mechanics Of A Mosquito Bite
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Author : Vinay Shankar Swaminathan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Mechanics Of A Mosquito Bite written by Vinay Shankar Swaminathan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with categories.
Keywords: blood drawing, minimally invasive, microneedles, human skin finite element modelling, mosquito bite, Mosquitoes.
A Mathematical Model For The Mechanics Of A Mosquito Bite With Applications To Microneedle Design
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
A Mathematical Model For The Mechanics Of A Mosquito Bite With Applications To Microneedle Design written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with categories.
How does the female mosquito push its fascicle, a flexible tube the size of a single human hair, through human skin so that she may suck blood? This process is not very well understood, and this paper attempts to take a mathematical approach, approximating the fascicle as a long Euler column to explain its mechanics. It is believed that the mosquito is using a combination of conservative and non-conservative forces during its attempt to pierce the skin, which leads to some forms of instability before it succeeds. The mosquitos fascicle is also covered in a sheath called the labium, whose purpose was not know to any certainty, and is seen in this paper as a support mechanism providing the fascicle with lateral support while it tries to pierce the skin. The hypotheses presented are based upon high-speed video of the mosquito during feeding and Scanning Electron Microscopy pictures of its anatomy, so they are believed to be reasonably accurate. A new equation is derived based on classical column theory, with both Beck and Euler forces present, and a foundation stiffness factor is added to represent the effects of the labium. This equation is verified to be accurate; solved numerically for different values of foundation stiffness to determine its relative importance to the critical load of failure, compared to increases in non-conservative forces. The results indicate that by increasing foundation stiffness it is theoretically possible to raise the critical buckling load of such a structure by a factor two times or more compared to the buckling load when only conservative and nonconservative forces are present. Microneedles taking advantage of such added stiffness could possibly be much smaller in size than microneedles without this support.
A Mathematical Model For The Mechanics Of A Mosquito Bite With Applications To Microneedle Design
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Author : Oliver M. Barham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
A Mathematical Model For The Mechanics Of A Mosquito Bite With Applications To Microneedle Design written by Oliver M. Barham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with categories.
Keywords: bite, mosquito, mechanics, model, microneedle, micro.
The Mechanisms Of The Skin Reaction To Mosquito Bites
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Author : Anne Beech Wilson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1964
The Mechanisms Of The Skin Reaction To Mosquito Bites written by Anne Beech Wilson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with categories.
Mosquito Bite
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Author : Alexandra Siy
language : en
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Release Date : 2006-02-01
Mosquito Bite written by Alexandra Siy and has been published by Charlesbridge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-02-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A game of hide-and-seek forms the backdrop of a mosquito's life cycle. Micrographs show details of the mosquito and what she sees as she searches.
Prevention Of Bug Bites Stings And Disease
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Author : Daniel Strickman
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2009-04-23
Prevention Of Bug Bites Stings And Disease written by Daniel Strickman and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-23 with Science categories.
This book provides anyone, anywhere with the information they need to prevent bites and stings from scorpions, spiders, mites, ticks, centipedes, lice, and other such creatures.
Tropical Dermatology E Book
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Author : Steven K Tyring
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2016-10-17
Tropical Dermatology E Book written by Steven K Tyring and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-17 with Medical categories.
In an increasingly global community, the rapid adaptation of microorganisms has facilitated the return of old communicable diseases and the emergence of new ones. Tropical Dermatology, 2nd Edition, provides a practical, highly illustrated approach to the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of tropical skin diseases. In a concise and user-friendly format, it offers authoritative coverage of epidemiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, pathology, laboratory tests, management, and prevention for both common and rare conditions. Examines the full range of tropical skin diseases in an easy-to-reference format, with consistently organized, templated chapters. Structures clinical guidance by disease rather than by microbe or "bug." Covers the key issues for travelers, important considerations for people working in the tropics, and non-infectious conditions. Provides authoritative guidance for dermatologists, infectious disease specialists, and travel medicine physicians. Includes new chapters on Tungiasis, Ebola and Zika virus. Features updates on emerging diseases and new therapies throughout. Includes brand-new, "hard-to-find" clinical images, for a total of more than 650 full-color illustrations throughout. Integrates the knowledge and experience of new international contributors, including recognized experts in dermatology from the United States, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia.
The Mosquito
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Author : Timothy C. Winegard
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2019-08-06
The Mosquito written by Timothy C. Winegard and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-06 with History categories.
**The instant New York Times bestseller.** *An international bestseller.* Finalist for the Lane Anderson Award Finalist for the RBC Taylor Award “Hugely impressive, a major work.”—NPR A pioneering and groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that offers a dramatic new perspective on the history of humankind, showing how through millennia, the mosquito has been the single most powerful force in determining humanity’s fate Why was gin and tonic the cocktail of choice for British colonists in India and Africa? What does Starbucks have to thank for its global domination? What has protected the lives of popes for millennia? Why did Scotland surrender its sovereignty to England? What was George Washington's secret weapon during the American Revolution? The answer to all these questions, and many more, is the mosquito. Across our planet since the dawn of humankind, this nefarious pest, roughly the size and weight of a grape seed, has been at the frontlines of history as the grim reaper, the harvester of human populations, and the ultimate agent of historical change. As the mosquito transformed the landscapes of civilization, humans were unwittingly required to respond to its piercing impact and universal projection of power. The mosquito has determined the fates of empires and nations, razed and crippled economies, and decided the outcome of pivotal wars, killing nearly half of humanity along the way. She (only females bite) has dispatched an estimated 52 billion people from a total of 108 billion throughout our relatively brief existence. As the greatest purveyor of extermination we have ever known, she has played a greater role in shaping our human story than any other living thing with which we share our global village. Imagine for a moment a world without deadly mosquitoes, or any mosquitoes, for that matter? Our history and the world we know, or think we know, would be completely unrecognizable. Driven by surprising insights and fast-paced storytelling, The Mosquito is the extraordinary untold story of the mosquito’s reign through human history and her indelible impact on our modern world order.
Small Bite Big Threat
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Author : Jagriti Narang
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2020-10-29
Small Bite Big Threat written by Jagriti Narang and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-29 with Medical categories.
Mosquitoes are significant vectors that transmit various pathogens to humans and other mammals. Mosquitoes seem to be omnipresent and easily breed in climates favourable to them. Life cycle of the Aedes species of mosquitoes is similar to others of its genera. This book focuses on Aedes mosquitoes that are responsible for many dreadful diseases and discusses every stage in the life cycle of the species. The contributing authors of this book have extensive teaching and research experience in the field of detection of viruses of Dengue, Chikungunya, yellow fever and West Nile. One of the contributing authors, Prof. Vinod Joshi, has researched on Dengue viruses for 17 years. The book provides a detailed account of the distribution of Aedes mosquitoes, their role as a vector and their control through various methods. Currently, there has been increased interest among researchers to mitigate the threat caused by Aedes mosquitoes and substantial investigation is being done on the mosquito’s history, in characterizing present circumstances and to collaborate future efforts.