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Re-emerging threat of Trypanosoma cruzi vector transmission in El Salvador, update from 2018 to 2020
BackgroundSince the late twentieth century, Chagas disease gained global attention to suppress the vector burden as a main control strategy in...
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Risk of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya transmission in the metropolitan area of Cucuta, Colombia: cross-sectional analysis, baseline for a cluster-randomised controlled trial of a novel vector tool for water containers
BackgroundArbovirus diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya are a public health threat in tropical and subtropical areas. In the absence of a...
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Introduction of invasive mosquito species into Europe and prospects for arbovirus transmission and vector control in an era of globalization
BackgroundMosquito research in Europe has a long history, primarily focused on malaria vectors. In recent years, invasive mosquito species like the...
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Malaria vector dynamics and utilization of insecticide-treated nets in low-transmission setting in Southwest Ethiopia: implications for residual transmission
BackgroundUnderstanding the behaviour of local malaria vectors is essential as effectiveness of the commonly used vector-targeted malaria control...
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Transmission risk of Oropouche fever across the Americas
BackgroundVector-borne diseases (VBDs) are important contributors to the global burden of infectious diseases due to their epidemic potential, which...
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Accelerating snail vector genomics
The three most important genera of snails for the transmission of schistosomes are Bulinus , Biomphalaria and Oncomelania . Each of these genera, found...
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Mosquito odour-baited mass trap** reduced malaria transmission intensity: a result from a controlled before-and-after intervention study
BackgroundConventional vector control strategies have significantly reduced the malaria burden. The sustainability of these methods is currently...
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Low transmission rates of Equine infectious anemia virus (EIAV) in foals born to seropositive feral mares inhabiting the Amazon delta region despite climatic conditions supporting high insect vector populations
BackgroundMarajó Island, within in the Amazon River Delta, supports numerous bands of feral equids including the genetically distinct Marajoara...
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Acceptability of a hypothetical dengue vaccine and the potential impact of dengue vaccination on personal vector control behavior: a qualitative study in Fortaleza, Brazil
BackgroundDengue is the most rapidly spreading viral vector-borne disease in the world. Promising new dengue vaccines have contributed to a growing...
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Trends in emerging vector-borne viral infections and their outcome in children over two decades
AbstractThis review utilizes quatitative methods and bibliometric data to analyse the trends of emerging and re-emerging vector-borne diseases, with...
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EaveTubes for control of vector-borne diseases in Côte d’Ivoire: study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial
BackgroundVector control tools, long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS), have significantly contributed to malaria...
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Multisectoral Perspectives on Global Warming and Vector-borne Diseases: a Focus on Southern Europe
Purpose of ReviewThe climate change (CC) or global warming (GW) modifies environment that favors vectors’ abundance, growth, and reproduction, and...
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Possible potential spread of Anopheles stephensi, the Asian malaria vector
BackgroundAnopheles stephensi is native to Southeast Asia and the Arabian Peninsula and has emerged as an effective and invasive malaria vector....
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Adoption of community-based strategies for sustainable vector control and prevention
Community engagement strategies provide tools for sustainable vector-borne disease control. A previous cluster randomized control trial engaged nine...
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Identifying and Managing Vector-Borne Diseases in Migrants and Recent Travelers in the Emergency Department
Purpose of ReviewRecognition and treatment of neglected tropical and vector-borne diseases is paramount as travel and immigration resume after a...
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Possibility of Leishmania Transmission via Lutzomyia spp. Sand Flies Within the USA and Implications for Human and Canine Autochthonous Infection
Purpose of ReviewLeishmaniasis is a leading cause of parasitic death, with incidence rising from decreased resources to administer insecticide and...
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Forest Restoration and the Zoonotic Vector Anopheles balabacensis in Sabah, Malaysia
Anthropogenic changes to forest cover have been linked to an increase in zoonotic diseases. In many areas, natural forests are being replaced with...
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TransCode: Uncovering COVID-19 transmission patterns via deep learning
BackgroundThe heterogeneity of COVID-19 spread dynamics is determined by complex spatiotemporal transmission patterns at a fine scale, especially in...
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A Review of the Vector Status of North American Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) for Bluetongue Virus, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus, and Other Arboviruses of Concern
Purpose of ReviewCulicoides biting midges transmit several pathogens of veterinary importance in North America, but the vector status of many midge...
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Genomics reveals heterogeneous Plasmodium falciparum transmission and selection signals in Zambia
BackgroundGenomic surveillance is crucial for monitoring malaria transmission and understanding parasite adaptation to interventions. Zambia lacks...
